facing extinction

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Many lesser-known groups, including marine worms, are especially at risk, with some facing extinction before scientists have even identified them.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Mr. Massie, whose slurred accent sounds at once Scottish, English and French, possesses the sort of old-world education presently facing extinction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Despite its stumbles in recent years, Intel doesn’t appear to be facing extinction, as the automakers arguably did in 2008 and 2009.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2025

With the Scottish wildcat on the facing extinction, David Barclay, conservation manager at the Saving Wildcats team, said the kittens would "play an important role in securing a future for the species".

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023

These are facing extinction, and the conifers, too, are declining.

From Trees Worth Knowing by Rogers, Julia Ellen