contracted
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Another California baby has contracted measles — this time, in Orange County — raising questions about what parents should do to protect their youngsters as the notoriously contagious disease continues to spread nationwide.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The WHO suspects that the first person to fall ill could have contracted the virus before boarding the ship, Van Kerkhove said.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
The employment index contracted for a second consecutive month, while 14 industries reported growth in April.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Employment contracted for the 31th consecutive month, suggesting manufacturers are unsure whether the rebound will continue.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Because most Europeans contracted the disease in childhood, the great majority of European adults, the conquistadors among them, were immune.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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"Watership Down" by Richard Adams, Chapter 43-Epilogue
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