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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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The outraged heckler with his face painted doesn’t represent most sports-watchers.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
11 May 2026
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Yes, freedom of expression applies to hecklers, too.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
9 May 2026
Noun
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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
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Chavis, a lifelong Newark, New Jersey, resident who runs The Newark Community Street Team – a group of violence interrupters – answered the call.—
Mark Morales,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Overall, the chemistry eliminates the thermal runaway risks, dendrite formation, and complex cooling requirements that plague lithium-ion systems.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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This includes murine typhus, cat scratch disease, and plague.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The headache for employers could be to the benefit of workers, as Huang has previously suggested trades people could soon command six-figure salaries, even early in their career.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Listeriosis can cause symptoms of fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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“Harrier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harrier. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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