The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Falconers say that one, or a small team, of falcons or hawks can be flown over an extended period of time until the smaller nuisance birds start to disperse.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
A handful of California species recoveries have been championed as success stories under the Endangered Species Act, including southern sea otters, peregrine falcons, humpback whales, bald eagles and green sea turtles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2026
She called the club, and told them: "I think I can help you out. I have hawks and falcons that I fly."
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
Peregrine falcons, which were once nearly wiped out in Australia due to the use of pesticides in agriculture, have staged a recovery since the 1980s when DDT and other chemicals were banned.
From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2025
The hawk family passionately attacked falcons from the north.
From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George
