culling

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In 2020, it ordered the culling of all roughly 17 million farm-raised mink in Denmark to stop the spread of a coronavirus mutation, a directive it later admitted had no legal grounds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

L.A.’s nightlife — particularly in downtown — is still recovering from the pandemic-era culling of live venues and hospitality.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

The 1963 Deer Act introduced restrictions on culling deer and the seasons during which that can happen.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

"Thorough culling" to reduce the number of bears is the only effective way to reduce the risk for local people, researcher Ohnishi said.

From Barron's • Nov. 8, 2025

He would open the rakes and drop his catch onto the wooden culling board.

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson