Examples of migratory in a Sentence
most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers
migratory birds heading south for the winter
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Among migratory fish already listed under the Convention on Migratory Species, 97% are at risk of extinction.
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Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Certain species, like the migratory grasshopper, thrive in Arizona’s warmer months, particularly after seasonal rains that boost plant growth.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Environmental advocates have called for the city to take less water to help the lake reach a healthy level and support an ecosystem that is vital for migratory birds.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Gray whales are currently on their yearly migratory journey north to the Arctic, and often appear in San Francisco Bay to rest and feed along their route.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
Certain species, like the migratory grasshopper, thrive in Arizona’s warmer months, particularly after seasonal rains that boost plant growth.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Environmental advocates have called for the city to take less water to help the lake reach a healthy level and support an ecosystem that is vital for migratory birds.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Gray whales are currently on their yearly migratory journey north to the Arctic, and often appear in San Francisco Bay to rest and feed along their route.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/migratory. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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migratory
adjective
mi·gra·to·ry
ˈmī-grə-ˌtōr-ē 
-ˌtȯr-
: having a way of life that includes making migrations
migratory workers
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