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The word 'squirrels' is a plural noun. A noun can function as the subject of a sentence or a clause, and as the object of a verb or a preposition.

Examples:

The squirrels feasted on spilled popcorn. (subject of the sentence)

The tree that the squirrels inhabited was just above the park vendors' wagons. (subject of the relative clause)

The toddler watched the squirrels intently. (direct object of the verb 'watched')

The girl threw a piece of her cookie to the squirrels. (object of the preposition 'to')

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