infestation

Example Sentences

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A woman who had scabies has described the experience as a "nightmare" as figures show a rise in reported cases of the parasitic infestation.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Its ascendance has contributed to the population decline of various native ladybug species—and more Americans associating ladybugs with infestation and invasion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025

Investors are spotting credit “cockroaches” in the financial system, sparking worries about a broader infestation.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

Fears that Jamie Dimon’s credit “cockroaches” were turning into a bigger infestation gripped markets on Thursday, sending volatility higher and stocks lower.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

He hoed up a big infestation of cabbage weeds, without even being asked to.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd