depredation

Example Sentences

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It is in the interest of the free world, including the U.S., that India become better able to defend itself against Chinese depredation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

An emerging bright spot for Latin America could be Argentina, whose stocks are excluded from most indexes after years of economic depredation.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Between January and March of this year, 26 instances of livestock depredation were being investigated with wolves confirmed as the culprit in 16 of them, according to state data.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025

Kandula faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to a felony charge of depredation of government property.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

The Fox then appear’d on a different scent, On foul depredation, and villainy bent; And the dress of a country attorney he chose, To his purpose best suited, as all the world knows!

From The Lion's Masquerade A Sequel to The Peacock at Home by Dorset, Catherine Ann Turner