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bacteria

[bak-teer-ee-uh] / bækˈtɪər i ə /
NOUN
microorganisms
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On the other, they might inadvertently bring in a disease or bacteria.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Daera said on Thursday that levels of bacteria from sewage or animal waste, were not high enough to pose a risk.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Though gone from the stomachs of people in the industrialised world, the bacteria has been detected among tribes in Africa and South America, Sarhan said.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

However, the findings also pointed to a potentially protective role for certain bacteria.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

“Perhaps I cleaned too much. I worry about such things. What if I’ve made the place completely sterile? Shouldn’t a home have a bit of bacteria lying about?”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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