be contracted
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They can be contracted by touching objects or surfaces with worm eggs on them, and by eating or drinking something with baby worms in it - such as under-cooked beef, pork or freshwater fish.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
The virus is spread through blood or other body fluids and can be contracted through something as innocuous as sharing a nail clipper or toothbrush, doctors say.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025
From Jan. 7 to 10, tow truck operators falsely claimed to be contracted by Altadena officials, according to a news release issued by Barger’s office.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025
E. coli, which can be contracted from inadequately treated water supplies, can cause a number of symptoms including diarrhea, stomach cramps and occasionally fever.
From New York Times • Mar. 27, 2024
At that time shall the stones speak, and the sea towards the Gallic Coast be contracted into a narrow space.
