Sentence examples for are prey from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "are prey" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe animals or individuals that are hunted or targeted by predators.
Example: "In the wild, smaller animals often find themselves in danger as they are prey for larger predators."
Alternatives: "are victims" or "are targets".

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are prey

verb

To act as a predator.

synonyms

feed

predate

raven

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Second, amphibians are prey animals.

The Guardian

Suddenly, magazine editors are prey.

The New York Times

Markets are prey to group think.

The Guardian

■ Municipal officials are prey for Wall Street.

The New York Times

Mammogram readers are prey to a host of possible missteps.

The New York Times

"You are prey, and the predator is coming for you.

The Guardian - Music

They are prey to both science and worms".

The Guardian - Books

At sea, adults are prey for leopard seals (Hydrurga leptonyx).

Encyclopedia Britannica

Even deadly snakes like kraits or other cobras are prey.

The New York Times - Science

They are prey animals and so their first reaction to threat is to startle and flee.

The Guardian

Young people are prey to all the same pressures that afflict footballers.

The Guardian - Sport

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