bottom-feeding
Americannoun
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That momentum didn’t last: As of this writing, the token has dropped precipitously from its peak valuation to a bottom-feeding price of $1.30.
From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026
The state’s Department of Natural Resources has undertaken a marketing push to rebrand the fish as Copi, short for copious, to distinguish them from the bottom-feeding common carp and make them sound more appetizing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
The Lakers steadied themselves with three wins over bottom-feeding teams.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026
The bottom-feeding Arizona Cardinals told you as much after their 20-16 loss to Washington in the season opener.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 24, 2023
Its food consists chiefly of other bottom-feeding fishes, and in inland countries it is considered one of the better class of food fishes.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various
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