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Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence
the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
Recent Examples on the Web
But the variant found in the mountain lion was new.
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Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2024
An injured mountain lion has recovered and returned home.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 13 July 2024
But the agency has found the virus spreading in mink, raccoons, foxes, cats, seals, bears, mountain lions, bottlenose dolphins, goats, and coyotes, among other animals.
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Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 29 May 2024
Two years ago, a study found mountain lions were crossing busy roadways to escape the 2018 Woolsey fire, resulting in a higher chance of them being hit by a vehicle or dying in territorial disputes with other mountain lions.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1615, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
Kids Definition
mountain lion
noun
: cougar
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