hibernation
Example Sentences
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It’s the result of mild winter temperatures sending a signal that it’s safe for the trees to wake from hibernation.
From Washington Post
When branches turn bare, bears turn to hibernation for the winter.
From Los Angeles Times
After an online festival in 2021, and a restricted, in-person 2022 edition, the Berlinale Bear has fully emerged from pandemic hibernation this year, set to dazzle its attendees, however bulky their outerwear.
From New York Times
“We are elated to come out of hibernation and make this announcement official,” Anthony Rossi, the league’s president, said in a statement.
From Washington Times
Animal rights activists and other critics argue the hunt cruelly targets hungry bears recently out of hibernation and can inadvertently kill mother bears with cubs — a certain death sentence for the nursing young.
From Seattle Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
