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Recent Examples of transmission
However, with the Andes strain, which has caused the current outbreak, transmission occurs human-to-human following close and prolonged contact during the early phase of the illness, when the virus is more transmissible, according to WHO.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The next few weeks will be mired in uncertainty for those who were onboard the ship, where human-to-human transmission of the Andes strain is thought to have occurred.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Hantavirus is typically not spread from person to person, with transmission considered rare and generally limited to close-contact situations.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
His paintings became increasingly concerned with nonhumans, the transmission of energy, and faltering systems.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
The next few weeks will be mired in uncertainty for those who were onboard the ship, where human-to-human transmission of the Andes strain is thought to have occurred.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Hantavirus is typically not spread from person to person, with transmission considered rare and generally limited to close-contact situations.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 11 May 2026
His paintings became increasingly concerned with nonhumans, the transmission of energy, and faltering systems.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for transmission
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Can light or gravitational waves exist without having space to travel through, and does that mean there really is some type of propagation medium, after all?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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Jessica Lyle of the organization’s Public Outreach Committee told attendees about the group’s habitat restoration and plant propagation efforts.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Firstman all but preemptively slapped an A24 logo on Club Kid, which doesn’t have distribution yet as of this writing, but his film really would fit into their stable of commercially friendly art flicks, down to its gooey heart.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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As for the distribution of grades across the state, 25% of Kansas hospitals earned A grades, higher than the 23% recorded in fall 2025.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
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South Florida Public Media Group, which manages WLRN, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools, which holds the station’s broadcasting license, announced the settlement on Wednesday after the school board approved the deal without discussion.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
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As would have been the case had Wrexham gone up this year, much of this centred on satisfying broadcasting requirements, a key aspect of life due to the huge global interest in the wealthiest domestic league around.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Today, however, many companies still do not fully understand how their AI usage connects to broader sustainability commitments, and clearer communication between AI providers, enterprise buyers, and sustainability teams is still missing.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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If the administration’s efforts to shape the telling of history and the dissemination of culture came as a shock, the pushback—largely in the form of litigation—will be a slower burn.—
Janay Kingsberry,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2026
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s tsunami warning program has spent decades fine-tuning rapid message dissemination.—
Ezgi Karasözen,
The Conversation,
6 May 2026
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Shores said merchant ad grants are available to subsidize local merchant advertising.—
Joe Marusak
May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Bonta pushes back against FIFA ticketing practices In his Wednesday letter to the federation, Bonta emphasized California’s consumer protection laws against unfair competition and false advertising.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
14 May 2026
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That high level of humidity often brings problems with powdery mildew if perennials don't have enough air circulation and time to dry out occasionally.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Hot and cold immersion has been linked to reduced inflammation, improved circulation, muscle relaxation and better sleep — outcomes a 60-minute massage cannot match.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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“Transmission.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/transmission. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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