predator
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Like prey worn down by a persistent predator, participants don’t collapse all at once; they give up gradually until the fight leaves the market altogether.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026
The non-native predator was introduced to the island in the 1980s and has wreaked havoc on the internationally-significant breeding seabird colony.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
Bell said getting rid of an "aggressive predator" like a ferret in a "unique" environment like Rathlin showed what could be achieved.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
In many predator systems, smaller or less dominant carnivores face a tradeoff.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
The predator and the preyed upon exist not alone, but as part of a vast web of life, all of which needs to be taken into account.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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