germs
Example Sentences
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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
Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
The empire was beset in these decades by Germans as well as germs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
I wouldn’t mind losing my sit-stand routine or not worrying about germs.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
