niches
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Ecological pressures, including competition, predation, and access to different ecological niches, probably helped determine how small these dinosaurs could become.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
As I stared into empty niches that once contained massive wooden statues of saints, I meditated on how fragile our democracy is.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Anta, one of Nike’s chief competitors in China, was determined to serve those niches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 12, 2026
He added that as newcomers on the global market, Japanese firms should focus on "higher-tech niches" like naval and propulsion systems, advanced missiles, sensors and electronics.
From Barron's ● May 3, 2026
The guards smiled at him from their niches as he wound his way down the turret stair, carrying the sword in his good hand.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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