population
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In California, the cats’ population faces several threats — including human encroachment, loss of habitat and prey due to wildfires, rat poison, disease and vehicle collisions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
If elected, he would be California's first Latino governor since 1875, in a state where Latinos make up about 41% of the population.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Simon Kuznets believed in “secondary secular movements” or “long swings” linked to population and capital formation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
UFC chief and Trump ally Dana White has cited Washington's infamous insect population as a potential problem for the open-air fights.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Sookie and Vern were talking about the depleting cod population in the ocean.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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