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Recent Examples of harrier
Flamingos, African marsh harriers and Cape longclaws all gather in and around the ponds, and in the summer grey and purple herons arrive in droves.
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Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Jed leaned back to watch a hawk overhead, a harrier.
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Thomas McGuane,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2026
But just ahead of them is the harrier, recognized since 1885.
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Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Both permanent and migrant raptors, or birds of prey such as bald and golden eagles, red-tailed, red-shouldered and ferruginous hawks, falcons and harriers — nearly 20 species in all — have been recorded at the Ramona grasslands.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Birdwatchers flock to the marshes, where various species, such as flamingos (in spring and autumn), marsh harriers, and black and white storks congregate in great numbers.
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Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Some belong to the family Accipitridae, which comprises hawks, eagles, kites and harriers.
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Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Basically, covering McMillian is like trying to cover a harrier jet in mid-flight.
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Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2024
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
27 May 2026
Jed leaned back to watch a hawk overhead, a harrier.
—
Thomas McGuane,
New Yorker,
19 Apr. 2026
But just ahead of them is the harrier, recognized since 1885.
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Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Both permanent and migrant raptors, or birds of prey such as bald and golden eagles, red-tailed, red-shouldered and ferruginous hawks, falcons and harriers — nearly 20 species in all — have been recorded at the Ramona grasslands.
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Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Birdwatchers flock to the marshes, where various species, such as flamingos (in spring and autumn), marsh harriers, and black and white storks congregate in great numbers.
—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Some belong to the family Accipitridae, which comprises hawks, eagles, kites and harriers.
—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
Basically, covering McMillian is like trying to cover a harrier jet in mid-flight.
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Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harrier
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McIlroy was even seen stepping back from the ball to quip back at one of the hecklers, while others, including his friend Shane Lowry, were also quick to respond.
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The heckler's veto The wave of firings after Kirk's assassination was spurred on by pro-Trump influencers, lawmakers and Vice President JD Vance.
Noun
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In my experience, the interrupter will pause and look toward you, which is your opportunity to chime back in.
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Other council members argued Barnette failed to control overspending and poorly managed the city's violence interruptor program.
Noun
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Post-pandemic issues like business exodus, homelessness, crime, and litter plague North American cities.
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Why did the plague kill so many children?
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That’s when the real headache for businesses began, as customs checks, border controls and reams of paperwork came into force.
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But the move enabled Florida to lock in what will be one of the best top-six forward groups in the league, slotting Brady Tkachuck into the left wing spot on the second line alongside center Sam Bennett and right wing Matthew Tkachuk that will cause opponents major headaches.
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“Harrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harrier. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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