germs
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"There's a lot more getting your hands dirty and not worrying too much about germs," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
As Sumner proclaimed, “in the holds of those two ships were concealed the germs of the present direful war.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
During the height of the Covid-19 era, cruises seemed dead in the water: Nations were closing their doors and ships have long been seen as potential petri dishes given how quickly germs can spread onboard.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
That it’s going to be awful, and hard, and I’ll probably get sick from all the germs crawling on those kids who don’t understand how to properly take care of their health.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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