prey on
Example Sentences
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Scammers often prey on older people, many of whom are lonely and don’t have a large network to bounce ideas off.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Being pro-business doesn’t mean giving corporate bad actors a free pass to prey on the people who make their profits possible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
"Our message is clear, those who prey on our children will pay a hefty price," said US attorney Kelly Hayes for the District of Maryland.
From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026
It’s spurred tension in rural counties where the animals prey on livestock.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026
“I want to eat rabbits and deer, or maybe go back to farm country and prey on livestock. Anything is better than hunting a creature that can’t be eaten.”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
