- plural of population.
populations
Example Sentences
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Chicago, the nation's third-largest city, announced it was opening cooling centers and sending city employees to carry out wellness checks on vulnerable populations.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Growing populations and power demand from data centers will fuel much of this.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
Wild horse populations can increase as much as 20% a year, a rate some experts say is greater than the capacity to remove horses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
They also provide natural pest control, preying on insects such as caterpillars and aphids that can damage trees, helping to regulate insect populations and support the long-term health of the woodland.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
They waited until the Pacific populations were stable before legally asking for permission to resume this ancient tradition.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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