feeding on

Example Sentences

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New World screwworm, a parasite feeding on living tissue, has been confirmed in Texas.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"Gray whales are facing a major crisis and the heart of it does seem to be feeding on their prey in the Arctic," he added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

It also means that there will be more sharks feeding on stingrays, which are responsible for around 10,000 injuries in California every summer, Lowe said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

However, Huppert emphasised the social symbolism of a vampire aristocracy that draws its power by feeding on ordinary mortals.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

In feeding on the leaves the worms also swallow the insecticide, accumulating and concentrating it in their bodies.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson