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flea

[flee] / fli /




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She added: "Our report raises serious questions and concerns about the environmental risks of pet flea and tick treatments, as well as how they are sold to pet owners."

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

The hardworking mother of three daughters called Los Angeles home and collected much of the material for her work from the city’s many flea markets and second hand shops.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

He started selling vintage clothes 11 years ago, when he was 15, switched to kids’ vintage at 20 and has spent the last six years scouring flea markets, websites and swap meets.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 3, 2026

When Saar visited Milan for the exhibition opening in 2016, Barbatti took her to the local flea markets.

From Los Angeles Times May 7, 2026

The flea market was good for records and autographs, but none of the angels mustered an appropriate howdy.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

Last month, a park in Fairfax in Marin County was overrun with fleas.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Some days it feels like we’re losing a battle against mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, flies and worms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Scott: We did a nice dinner down by the beach, and everyone got bit by the sand fleas that weren’t supposed to be there.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 6, 2026

"Each animal is going to have different circumstances and be at different risk of picking up fleas, for example it depends on the weather, whether your cat goes outside and so on," Rees said.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

If that god noticed them walking across his skin, like fleas on a dog...Enough.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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