colony

Example Sentences

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"Unsustainable harvesting - particularly the removal of queen ants - can lead to colony collapse, disrupting ecosystems and threatening biodiversity," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

In the U.S., annual colony losses have ranged from 40 to 50% in recent years and could reach as high as 60 to 70% in 2025.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

Nigeria is a former British colony and London is home to a huge Nigerian diaspora.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

In 1700 the Darién colony was abandoned—and the Scottish economy ruined.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

The history of slavery in the Dutch colony of Surinam was a long and brutal one.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman