No. 11,077 in Russian
гнездились
"Nested" or "were nesting."
In a sentence
На вершинах деревьев гнездились стаи птиц.
Flocks of birds nested on the treetops.
The word 'гнездились' here refers to birds residing and nesting in a location.
В старом доме гнездились тени прошлого.
Shadows of the past lingered in the old house.
The word 'гнездились' is used metaphorically to describe something lingering or being deeply rooted in a place.
В укромных уголках сада гнездились редкие бабочки.
Rare butterflies nested in the secluded corners of the garden.
The word 'гнездились' describes butterflies finding quiet places to settle.
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