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infestation

[in-fe-stey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɛˈsteɪ ʃən /




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The enclave has been struck with a severe rat infestation fueled by uncollected trash and warmer weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Also read: Your bond portfolio is facing a ‘termite’ infestation far worse than Jamie Dimon’s ‘cockroaches’

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Not a bad batting average, but with apologies to Mickey, no exceptions are allowed when it comes to rodent infestation and food.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Ministers are considering restricting access to spot-on treatments and collars to prescriptions provided by vets and medical professionals only if there is an infestation of a pet's fur.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

His mom had been battling a mad fruit-fly infestation ever since the weather had turned really warm.

From "The Lemonade War" by Jacqueline Davies




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