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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Last week’s, still in theaters, saw Sarah Michelle Gellar stalking someone, and the new one has Heather Graham’s eyeball running amok.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026 -
Court documents show Lloyd has been found incompetent to stand trial multiple times in Hennepin County for charges of stalking.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The timing is particularly painful given the significance of what the Bella Twins are chasing.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Volkswagen attempted an anti-tech pro-human message during the Super Bowl with an ad that showed earthy pleasures like dancing in the rain and chasing an ice-cream truck.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
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Americans are burned-out, frustrated, and hunting for scapegoats.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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In 2010, former Fish and Game Director Cal Groen was cited for trespassing while hunting near Elk City.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Mar. 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 2 Apr. 2026.
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