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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
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Commentary and opinions Carla Hall: Looks like there’s a new mountain lion in Griffith Park.
—Defne Karabatur, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2024
The wildlife center takes in approximately 1,000 wildlife patients a years, including six other bear cubs in 2022 and a 3-month-old mountain lion cub earlier this year.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 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 29 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
mountain lion
noun
: cougar
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