hunted

British

/ ˈhʌntɪd /

adjective

harassed and worn

he has a hunted look

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Males and females hunted together, groomed each other and went on patrols through the forest.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

Researchers report that there is no scientific evidence showing Indigenous People hunted these species to extinction.

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

In July, it was confirmed the animals - which had disappeared from the region more than 100 years ago after being hunted and trapped to extinction - had successfully bred.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Soon the whole crew begins to realize that everything is subtly different and that they are in danger, now hunted down by this world’s John Ward.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Of the thousands of species that our ancestors hunted and gathered, only a few were suitable candidates for farming and herding.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari

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