predation

Example Sentences

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"By allowing such a right or duty to persist, we are collectively giving our approval to a system of domination and predation by husband on wife," said the bill's sponsor, Green MP Marie-Charlotte Garin.

From BBC

While it might be possible to reintroduce lynx, he says, "lynx predation could only ever be a small part of the annual cull required to keep numbers in check".

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"It is one of the most unbelievable stories of our time - power, privilege, predation."

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Each inversion increased the amount of time the young turtles remained exposed on the beach, raising the risk of predation and heat-related stress.

From Science Daily

Puffins are a priority species in Northern Ireland and red-listed in the UK, putting them in the highest conservation concern bracket due to food shortages, climate change, and predation by invasive species.

From BBC