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Recent Examples of harrier
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.
—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.
—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
Sign up As omnivorous eaters, an unchecked population of stoats also poses a threat to mice, rabbits, hedgehogs and birds, including Orkney's population of curlews and hen harriers.
—Abby Wilson, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Basically, covering McMillian is like trying to cover a harrier jet in mid-flight.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Thomas McGuane, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2026
But just ahead of them is the harrier, recognized since 1885.
—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.
—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
Sign up As omnivorous eaters, an unchecked population of stoats also poses a threat to mice, rabbits, hedgehogs and birds, including Orkney's population of curlews and hen harriers.
—Abby Wilson, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Basically, covering McMillian is like trying to cover a harrier jet in mid-flight.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harrier
Noun
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Any comedian that’s good with dealing with hecklers lost to hecklers many, many times coming up.—
Steve Appleford,
SPIN,
1 June 2026
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The outraged heckler with his face painted doesn’t represent most sports-watchers.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
Noun
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In my experience, the interrupter will pause and look toward you, which is your opportunity to chime back in.—
Jessica Chen,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Other council members argued Barnette failed to control overspending and poorly managed the city's violence interruptor program.—
Reg Chapman,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The only danger was that theriac was thought to heat the body and thus could supposedly render an individual more susceptible to corruption by the plague.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 May 2026
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Declining enrollment and rising labor costs plague school districts across the Bay Area and California, but Contra Costa County schools’ financial problems long predate its current crises.—
East Bay Times editorial board,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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People in the trial reported similar side effects to those from mRNA Covid vaccines — flu-like symptoms including chills and headaches — that only lasted a couple of days.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
1 June 2026
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That has the potential to cause real headaches for Carolina, especially with how the former two have played.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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“Harrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harrier. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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