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Recent Examples of migratory This can happen if a storm blows them off-course from their migratory trajectory or if their internal compass gets mixed up, but scientists suspect there might be other complex factors at play. Elizabeth Gamillo, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 July 2025 This new biography sheds light on Cavafy’s troubled, brilliant, migratory life, and confirms the timeless beauty of much of his work. Literary Hub july 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025 Wildlife crossings help reconnect migratory routes and make our roads safer for drivers by reducing the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions. Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Navarro, citing government figures, estimates that just cleaning the migratory route will cost around $12 million. Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for migratory

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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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