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nestling

[nest-ling, nes-ling] / ˈnɛst lɪŋ, ˈnɛs lɪŋ /
NOUN
fledgling
Synonyms
STRONGEST


NOUN
chick
Synonyms




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We explore historic and natural sights in Lisbon and nearby, including the breathtaking hills nestling the palaces of Sintra.

From The Wall Street Journal

The study shows wildebeest frequently crisscross the Sand River and the areas surrounding the Ritz-Carlton, even though they avoid forested areas nestling the camp due to the risk of predators.

From The Wall Street Journal

But for a hummingbird with a broken wing or a nestling with a missing mom, the situation is life-threatening.

From Los Angeles Times

Many years ago, her cat had escaped and came back with a hummingbird nestling.

From Salon

You’ll see egrets and herons in the tidal wetlands of the Seal Beach National Wildlife Refuge and perhaps even snowy plovers nestling in the dunes or pecking for insects in the wet sand.

From Los Angeles Times