8 sentences with 'prey'
Example sentences and phrases with the word prey and other words derived from it.
• « Whatever the prey, dead or alive, sarcophiles binge on it whenever they can, in anticipation of the lean season. »
• « As soon as he smelt the scent of prey, the dog approached it cautiously, crouched down and made no noise; then, when he had it in sight, he stiffened his body, brought his head forward and raised his right paw in the classic position. »
• « Ysais spotted the trail of the cougar and its prey in the tall grass and, without a moment's hesitation, he charged into it and made his way through the bushes. He did not stop until he had the feline in his grasp. »
• « When the Mongols arrived, the Russian principalities were divided and refused to fight together, making them easy prey for the unified and highly organised Mongol army. »
• « However, the most widely accepted hypothesis to explain the rooted formations of birds is that they provide protection against birds of prey. »
• « A bird in flight is under the influence of variables such as wind, rain and the appearance of a bird of prey. »
• « The 21-year-old, who had thought he had a normal life ahead of him, fell prey to a deep depression. »