as in plagues
a widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death
the fear that terrorists could unleash a pestilence that would wreak unspeakable havoc
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plagues
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At least 25 are killed as flash flooding plagues Nairobi.—
Evelyne Musambi,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026 -
Lack of evidence plagues investigation Investigators have combed Guthrie's home and the surrounding areas, but little physical evidence has been recovered.—
Helen Rummel,
AZCentral.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Pestilences.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pestilences. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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