colony

Example Sentences

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"Unsustainable harvesting - particularly the removal of queen ants - can lead to colony collapse, disrupting ecosystems and threatening biodiversity," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

This system allows the colony to efficiently find and exploit food.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Nigeria is a former British colony and London is home to a huge Nigerian diaspora.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In 1700 the Darién colony was abandoned—and the Scottish economy ruined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

There was a muddy pond at the bottom of Lavender's garden and this was the home of a colony of newts.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl