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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
Well, guess what, Woodside — Irvine and Pasadena and L.A.’s Hollywood Hills are mountain lion habitats, too.
—The Editorial Board, Orange County Register, 5 Apr. 2024
Rosenau reiterated mountain lion interactions with humans are particularly rare.
—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 26 Mar. 2024
My friend lives in a canyon with lots of wildlife, including coyotes, mountain lions, owls and other predators.
—Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 23 Mar. 2024
The mountain lion was located after officials followed tracks and drag marks in the snow to where the predator had hid the goat’s carcass.
—The Summit Daily, The Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2024
While the agency reviews hundreds of sightings annually, attacks on humans by mountain lions are rare.
—Praveena Somasundaram, Washington Post, 25 Mar. 2024
But the mountain lion clawed at his midsection leading the 18-year-old to lose his grip.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
Emergency responders first located and began treating Wyatt Brooks before finding the mountain lion crouched next to his brother‘s body.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2024
The last recorded fatal mountain lion attack in El Dorado County was reported in April 1994, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 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 20 Apr. 2024.
Kids Definition
mountain lion
noun
: cougar
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