feces

Example Sentences

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The parasite’s eggs must be in the feces for two to four weeks before they can cause infection, so officials urged quick cleanup of any raccoon feces using gloves.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2026

Although humans and household pets can also produce endotoxins, the researchers found that a major portion of those detected in household dust originated from cockroach feces.

From Science Daily • Nov. 4, 2025

An app called "SnapCrap" in 2018 - allowing people to photograph feces on streets and sidewalks - gained wide publicity.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

It’s unclear who is throwing the feces — or why.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2025

The wet smell of feces and urine hovered over us like a filthy blanket.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys