prey
noun
an animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal.
has preyed
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present perfectof prey (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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To prosecutors, he is a chemical tinkerer who has preyed on horse racing’s ineffectual patchwork regulatory system.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 19, 2022
“They are deeply connected, and Purdue has preyed on both.”
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2018
That includes a coyote seen lurking around an elementary school, for example, or one that has preyed on pets in a particular neighborhood.
From New York Times ● Jun. 23, 2015
Of course this has preyed on the minds of both sisters, and it’s a wonder they haven’t broken down before this.”
From Betty Gordon in the Land of Oil The Farm That Was Worth a Fortune by Alice B. Emerson
The disappearance of Nobby, followed by the loss of her necklace, has preyed upon her mind.
From Berry And Co. by Dornford Yates
