roosting
- present participle of roost.
Example Sentences
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In March, the Town of Hillsborough sued Kenneth and Linda Ostrand, demanding they stop feeding a large group of the black vultures roosting on their property.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
Creating roosting areas for displaced bats is a statutory requirement and the costs are predominantly being met from central government funding and developer contributions.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Expect to see and hear more chickens roosting in the next four years.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2025
Madison’s annual Fourth of July fireworks extravaganza raised multiple alarms, as the detonations traumatized roosting birds and sent them fleeing, many into traffic, and damaged wetland duck habitats with toxic detritus.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024
“Respect the ladies,” she told Ess, as the little girl stared up at a hen roosting in the low branch of a tree.
From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder
