germs
Example Sentences
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And that’s how it should be anyway, because that’s where the unhealthy germs are.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 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
"Rebecca often feels stressed and anxious about picking up germs when she has to sit and wait in the A&E department," said Delia, 69, from Prestatyn, Denbighshire.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2026
Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Even if she wouldn’t listen to me, at least Juanita wasn’t exposing the other girls to some superdecayed dead man’s germs.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
