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the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found a forest in California is set aside to preserve the unique brushy, rugged habitat required by nesting California condors

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Recent Examples of habitat In addition to the need for food, Moul said habitat loss caused by wildfires could push black bears into human development and areas they wouldn’t normally be seen. John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2024 That is, until external forces such as habitat loss or disease, reveals their limitations. New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2024 If their habitat is restored in the future, the animals can be reintroduced to the wild. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 27 Oct. 2024 Expanding wetlands habitat In the shadow of the empty water tanks, on the south end of the Roger Road property, sit two unassuming small ponds teeming with life. John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for habitat 
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  • Since 1994, his home has been a historical house museum next to Campbell City Hall.
    Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
  • Brad Simpson is charged in the death of Suzanne Simpson, a 51-year-old mother of four who was last seen outside her San Antonio home on Oct. 7 by her neighbor, officials have said.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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  • The sprawling district, its shape marked by four arms jutting out to pick up more territory, was changed during the decennial redistricting process in 2021.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Advertisement The Defense Department formally pulled the pier from the Gaza shore on June 28 and declared an end in mid-July to the mission to bring aid into the territory besieged by the war between Israel and Hamas.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Long range competition shooters use them religiously.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Which is why the salon also offers a range of services to help it last: wigs-only highlights, washing, setting, trendy cuts, and dye services, starting at around $250.
    Talia Lavin, Curbed, 7 Nov. 2024

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“Habitat.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/habitat. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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