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feeder

[fee-der] / ˈfi dər /




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Two traps that Soto set up outside his home — vertical, clear cylinders reminiscent of a hummingbird feeder — were filled with dead flies within days, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The wait list is also used as a “soft no” or a “pat on the back” to maintain relationships with counselors at feeder schools, the college’s donors and legacy families, consultants said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 2026

The charity warns that a single infected bird can turn a busy feeder into a potential hotspot for disease, making hygiene essential.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2026

PPB, based in Conshohocken, Pa., operates a platform that includes feeder funds to facilitate investments in nonpublic asset classes such as private equity and real estate.

From Barron's Mar. 27, 2026

Herbie followed these directions, cleaned about a quarter pound of dead ants from the hummingbird feeder, and poured in a fresh sugarwater solution.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

This includes things such as unsecured garbage cans, fallen fruit, bird feeders, pet food left outside and uncleaned grills.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2026

“International sales complement the domestic market, maximizing the value of every animal and providing incentive for ranchers and cattle feeders to expand their operations,” the U.S.

From Barron's May 12, 2026

Putting up bird feeders in your garden may seem kind but it could be putting some species at serious risk, according to the UK's largest bird charity.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2026

Today, demosponges appear in many shapes, sizes, and colors and live throughout the world's oceans as soft filter feeders.

From Science Daily Feb. 27, 2026

Grandma looked out my window and watched the birds at their feeders for a few minutes.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows




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