nectar
Example Sentences
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He trained hummingbirds to eat nectar out of his hand and posted the videos on Instagram.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
"The feathers are saying that, yes, they will metabolize it. And then this study is saying that ethanol is actually pretty widespread in the nectar they consume."
From Science Daily • Mar. 25, 2026
Caporale suggests adding agave nectar to sweeten the lime juice base, along with orange juice or orange peel to compensate for the lack of triple sec.
From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026
His "drunken monkey" hypothesis initially met resistance from many scientists, especially primatologists, who argued that primates in the wild do not commonly eat fermented fruits or nectar.
From Science Daily • Dec. 1, 2025
“Miss Love, see if'n they’s some a-Miss Mattie Lou’s scup’non nectar in the pantry, hear,” said Grandpa, taking the rocking chair and motioning Mr. McAllister to Granny’s gentleman’s chair.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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