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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
In November Coloradans will vote on Initiative 91, which would ban the regulated hunting of mountain lions and bobcats in the state.
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Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 Aug. 2024
Advertisement In a Facebook post, Mark Rulon, founder of the rescue, said the mountain lion jumped on the dog and would not let go.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2024
Video shows veterinarians measuring the young mountain lion’s body and teeth, fitting him with the collar and an ear tag, and readying him for release as the sedation wears off.
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Brooke Baitinger, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
By comparison, 34 animals were hit and killed at Laurel Curve from 2013 to 2016, including 26 deer, 2 mountain lions and 2 bobcats.
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Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 20 June 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 22 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
mountain lion
noun
: cougar
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