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virulent

[vir-yuh-luhnt, vir-uh-] / ˈvɪr yə lənt, ˈvɪr ə- /




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Virulent corruption compromised the security forces in other ways.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 9, 2019

Virulent opposition to vaccines is as old as vaccines themselves.

From The Guardian • Jul. 13, 2019

Virulent, it passes between people via sneezing, coughing, even talking, and is capable of lingering in the air or on a surface.

From Washington Times • May 8, 2019

Virulent strains, such as the current one, can cause victims to lose all moral perspective.

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2017

Virulent speeches were made, denouncing the "Enemies of liberty" and the dinner did not end until ten o'clock in the evening.

From The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot by Colt, Oliver C.




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