nest

Example Sentences

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Southern California residents should give nesting birds plenty of space and avoid lingering near nest sites, the post said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Beagan thinks it is "probably a second attempt at a nest" as it has been found quite late in the breeding season.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

"If we don't preserve nest sites, and someone paves over them, we could lose in an instant 5.5 million bees that are important pollinators."

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

For parents who can afford it, pouring money into an account and later converting it to a Roth IRA can set up a giant nest egg for their child.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Nim called as the big bird soared up to his nest on the cliffs, and she unrolled Jack’s letter.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr