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feeder

[fee-der] / ˈfi dər /




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I thought a feeder would help my ailing sister stay connected to the world.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

"That's the exact opposite of it becoming a feeder pathway program."

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

On Monday, the September contract for feeder cattle FCU26 — those that are fattened up for slaughter — fell 2.8% to end at $3.32 per pound in Chicago.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

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

He ducked, and Dana’s fist connected solidly with a fiberglass bird feeder.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

Honeybees were trained to visit the feeders, and the team monitored their behavior over several days.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Bears mostly are looking for food, and they find it in trash left outside, bird feeders and similar things.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

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

We lifted the covers and filled the feeders with sugar water.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd




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