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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
The mountain lion had not been previously tagged or marked by researchers.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2024
The mountain lion prowling Laurel Canyon has been adopted as CLAW’s mascot, a living symbol of how the 10-year-old organization’s initiatives to protect habitat in the area have been gaining momentum.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
The owner was able to scare the mountain lion away and take the dog to a veterinarian, where it was treated and released.
—The Summit Daily, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024
Just last week, the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission announced the discovery a dead mountain lion in the northern part of the state.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 15 Feb. 2024
Just last week, KTLA reported on another mountain lion seen prowling the streets of nearby Riverside.
—Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 14 Feb. 2024
Before that, a mountain lion hadn’t been reported killed in the state since 1975.
—Mitchell Willetts, Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2024
If the mountain lion attacks, fight back using anything around you.
—Brooke Baitinger, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
The total number of mountain lions is estimated to be between 3,200 and 4,500, which is thousands fewer than previously thought.
—Louis Sahagún, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
circa 1615, in the meaning defined above
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“Mountain lion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mountain%20lion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.
Kids Definition
mountain lion
noun
: cougar
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