nest

Example Sentences

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The discovery of the potential presence of harvest mice was made recently when some small woven grass nests which they typically make were found.

From BBC

But not so on Alcatraz, part of Golden Gate National Recreation Area, and a registered sanctuary for seabirds, whose sensitive nesting time runs from February through September.

From BBC

Christopher and his father never went to the country-side now, because there was always an outside chance that hares would chase him across fields, and swallows would want to nest in his hair.

From Literature

A lone teacup sits atop a small table in front of a single chair that’s clearly nested with mice.

From Literature

Olympic & Paralympic Committee will create a guaranteed nest egg for every American athlete.

From The Wall Street Journal