face extinction

Frequency: 8.213.5 per million words

to be in a situation where extinction is likely

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Examples (10)

  • Many species face extinction due to climate change.
  • The polar bears face extinction as Arctic ice melts rapidly.
  • Without immediate action, these rare birds will face extinction.
  • Traditional languages face extinction in the modern world.
  • Small island nations may face extinction from rising sea levels.
  • Ancient crafts face extinction without skilled practitioners.
  • The tiger population continues to face extinction from poaching.
  • Indigenous cultures face extinction from globalization pressures.
  • Marine ecosystems face extinction from pollution and overfishing.
  • Local dialects face extinction as younger generations abandon them.