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Detectives turned to a daring undercover operation - bugging Michael Stewart's home and car, placing listening devices on his brother's car, and sending two covert officers into Michael's life.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Nature-loving travelers from around the globe are bugging out over the fireflies, descending en masse on isolated stretches of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

“What is bugging me is I think our voter rolls may be more accurate than this database,” Phillips said.

From Salon Feb. 27, 2026

“You couldn’t go anywhere without one of those groups bugging you, all in the name of supposedly protecting you,” Darwish said.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 8, 2025

“So what’s bugging you? I know Dad flips out when there’s swastika news, but he always calms down in the end.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman




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