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predator [ˈpredətə] N

2. predator:

▶ predatory [ˈpredətərı] ADJ
▶ predatorily ADV

crematorium <crematoriums or crematoria [ˌkreməˈtɔːrıə] > [ˌkreməˈtɔːrıəm] N, crematory

mandatory [ˈmændətərı] ADJ

2. mandatory:

▶ mandatorily ADV

purgatory [ˈpɜːgətərı] N

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Frightened fish in the presence of a predatory stimulus will hide in a foodless refuge.
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These areas become a comfort zone for predatory offenders to commit their crime with a feeling of safety.
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A few benefits of group living are enhanced communication, courtship, predatory behavior, and protection.
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In fact, the money was soon seized and spent by predatory gangsters and greedy associates, relatives and lawyers.
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In some cases, rather than being strictly competitive, the attacks by tigers on other large carnivores seem to be predatory in nature.
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The species is a carnivorous, highly predatory fish.
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Cat senses fit a crepuscular and predatory ecological niche.
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The website discusses how to avoid predatory loans and take action to stop predatory lending.
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A highly exuberant and cultural festival, this dance form usually comprises a troupe of 6 performers aping the movements of the majestic, predatory tigers.
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Many attitudes apply only to predatory beasts and are exemplified by the beast most frequently found in heraldrythe lion.
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