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There are doubtless subdivisions in infinite variety; but I have yet to meet the man or woman who, in essence, is not parasite or host, the preyer or the preyed upon.'

From The Record of Nicholas Freydon An Autobiography by Dawson, A. J. (Alec John)

Both creatures were petrified into the mutual stare that is of the hunter and the hunted, the preyer and the prey, the meat-eater and the meat.

From Michael, Brother of Jerry by London, Jack

Probably this was true, but Ben was no longer an illegitimate preyer upon mankind.

From The Sweep Winner by Gould, Nat