Example Sentences

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Some birds lead humans to bees' nests in exchange for access to beeswax.

From Science Daily • Jun. 20, 2026

The Tees Valley Wildlife Trust's little tern warden, Derek Wood, said he worried any additional stress at the site would lead to the birds abandoning their nests and not returning to the area.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

At a pro-government rally, he also wore a T-shirt emblazoned with the symbol of the protest movement -- a pink flamingo, an animal that nests near the proposed hotel development.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Researchers believe the ancient ants likely built large nests in trees, which may help explain why they are so commonly preserved in amber.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Antelope would have young, and birds would build nests.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer