germs
Example Sentences
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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
"He obviously wants to be careful that people can't necessarily track him down. It shows someone who's paranoid about his personal safety – from germs or assassination attempts," says Fiona Hill.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
Don’t use a wastebasket, because that might have germs.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
