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migratory

[mahy-gruh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ˈmaɪ grəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /
ADJECTIVE
moving to another place
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So far it seemed to be limited to migratory seabirds without threatening other vulnerable native populations, she said.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

"This is obviously concerning, but given the spread of H5 globally it is not unexpected that other migratory birds may have arrived at other locations across the Australian coastline," Agriculture Minister Julie Collins told reporters.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

Ancient humans likely followed the trails of migratory animals when pushing into new continents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

The governor said the tragedy underscored the "vulnerability of young people engaged in migratory and cross-border economic activities, often forced to pass through unstable areas in order to survive or seek better living conditions".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

And any day now, other migratory birds would begin passing through on their long journeys to the south.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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