nested

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of birds nested across the domes and, as they approached, took off into the sky, crying out in alarm.

From Literature

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

From Literature

The long pheasant feathers made it appear that a large bird had nested and died up there.

From Literature

The Palisades is nested against a mountain range filled with dried-out flora, making it an “extreme” fire risk, according to an official state threat assessment.

From The Wall Street Journal

Melissa Subbotin, a spokesperson for PG&E, said the poles and wires near where the birds nested had been adapted with coverings and other safety features to make them safe for raptors.

From Los Angeles Times