virus

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Recent Examples of virus Key Background The Texas measles outbreak began in late January with just two cases and has become the state’s largest outbreak of the virus in 30 years. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025 Previous research has shown that Wolbachia can stop the growth of viruses like Zika and dengue in mosquitoes. Stephanie Edwards, Discover Magazine, 9 May 2025 What do a politically motivated foodborne outbreak, an act of bioterrorism, and an emerging, highly pathogenic virus have in common? Amita Gupta, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2025 More apparent signs of infection, such as yellow eyes, may emerge later — but possibly only after a test for the virus starts showing as negative. Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for virus
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Noun
  • Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
  • An Ohio music conductor is using deep brain stimulation to combat his Parkinson’s disease.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • Fear of political caprice masquerading as strategy, of a trade war metastasizing into financial contagion, and of a world where traditional safe havens—currencies, institutions, alliances—no longer offer much safety at all.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Bill raises concerns over contagion, safety Little’s veto of the original bill was a relief for Snyder and his families, the day care director said.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 4 Apr. 2025

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