scavenge

Example Sentences

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When I turn back around Theo is helpfully holding up a pair of my bloomers, scavenged from the swamp of my floor, indicating that I should wipe my mouth.

From Literature

The study's findings suggest the birds are doing more than just tracking the hunters: they're using navigation and spatial memory techniques to scavenge with sophistication.

From Barron's

We once had an eagle live over the kennel for more than a week, scavenging from the dogs, and a crazy group of ravens has pretty much taken over the puppy pen.

From Literature

They risk being killed but may benefit by scavenging from dominant predators.

From Science Daily

At one feeding center, an elderly volunteer told us he spends hours every day scavenging for firewood.

From Salon