first case

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The first case of New World screwworm, a flesh-eating fly that typically feeds on livestock, has been detected a calf in Texas—the first U.S. case in six decades.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In the first case, you want to celebrate; in the second, you want to be left alone.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The first case was reported on April 24, in a healthcare worker who later passed away.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

And much like that first case, legal experts expressed scepticism about the department's allegations and a possible conviction.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The first case has already been treated, and later on I shall say whatever else is necessary on the subject.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli