hibernate
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In September 2023, rain followed by Tropical Storm Hilary established conditions for breeding and the subsequent insect activity in a time when the mosquitoes typically begin to hibernate.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
It’s a time to hibernate, rest and nourish yourself in preparation for the year of parties ahead.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026
Attacks by bears tend to surge in autumn before bears hibernate, with experts saying low yields of beech nuts because of climate change could be driving hungry animals into residential areas.
From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025
The mechanisms animals use to hibernate or slow their metabolism during unfavorable seasonal conditions are similar to those used by resurrecting creatures, who are just rather more extreme about it.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2025
We had been worked so hard and fed so little all our bodies wanted to do was hibernate, like bears.
From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz
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