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Recent Examples of virus
That’s an awful injury and an awful virus back to back — which was more difficult to overcome?
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
On May 15, the government at last declared an outbreak, after genomic sequencing confirmed that the rarer Bundibugyo species of the virus was circulating.
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Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The mosquitoes and birds with the virus have mainly been found in the Carmichael and Tahoe Park areas, the agency said.
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Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Cervical cancer is typically caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).
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Dr. Areta Bojko,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
On May 15, the government at last declared an outbreak, after genomic sequencing confirmed that the rarer Bundibugyo species of the virus was circulating.
—
Emmet Livingstone,
NPR,
24 June 2026
The mosquitoes and birds with the virus have mainly been found in the Carmichael and Tahoe Park areas, the agency said.
—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
Cervical cancer is typically caused by a virus called human papillomavirus (HPV).
—
Dr. Areta Bojko,
ABC News,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for virus
Noun
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Speaking with Seacoast Online, part of the USA TODAY Network, three years after his diagnosis, Hall said the symptoms of the disease can come and go.
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While bedbugs are not known to spread or transmit disease, the Environmental Protection Agency considers the parasitic insects a pest that can cause other public health issues such as allergic reactions, secondary infections and mental health impacts on those living in infested homes.
Noun
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The review found meaningful relationships between leadership and affective contagion, including links to leader effectiveness and performance.
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Once unleashed, as a native of Salem would surely understand, that contagion can be hard to contain.
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“Virus.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/virus. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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