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Examples of mountain lion in a Sentence
the problems created by mountain lions coming into contact with humans in suburban developments
Recent Examples on the Web
Officials said the mountain lion was euthanized with a firearm while the animal remained in the same tree.
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Jasmine Baehr, Fox News, 4 Sep. 2024
Including Sunday’s incident, the state wildlife agency has documented 25 mountain lion attacks in California since 1986 — four of which were fatal.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2024
Also on the grounds is an abundance of wildlife, including moose, deer, turkeys, mountain lions, black bears, and elk, along with access to outdoor activities like hiking, horseback riding, and fly fishing in numerous streams and ponds.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2024
In March, two brothers were attacked and one was killed by a mountain lion while they were shed hunting near El Dorado National Forest.
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Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 1 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1615, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
mountain lion
noun
: cougar
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