as in preying (on or upon)
to seize and eat (something) as prey
the flycatcher is a bird that—as its name suggests—feeds on winged insects in midair
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Danon Bourbon and So Happy, who were stalking Six Speed, moved to challenge for the lead on the far turn, with the Japanese horse moving better.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
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In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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That makes their key players especially appealing for managers chasing rank or mini-league glory.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The book's main character — Cheese — was inspired by her real-life rescue dog, who was known for chasing squirrels and bringing energy into her life.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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And discount carriers like Spirit have a harder time raising fares due to its dependence on bargain-hunting customers.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Thomas Harley was diving toward the net, Wyatt Johnston was hunting for deflections, Miro Heiskanen was weaving in and out of traffic.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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“Feeding (on, upon, or off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feeding%20%28on%2C%20upon%2C%20or%20off%29. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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