invasive
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Usually, invasive species are deliberately targeted by humans to try to bring them under control, like the initiative to feed contraceptives to grey squirrels.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Scientists say it could represent a rare fightback by the British environment against invasive species.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
"As we develop and scale this therapy, a simple, two-dose nasal spray could one day replace invasive, risky procedures or maybe even months of medication," Shetty said.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Apple’s Erik Neuenschwander said the bill would force companies to “break encryption,” while Google’s Jeanette Patell cited invasive surveillance capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Cervical carcinomas are divided into two types: invasive carcinomas, which have penetrated the surface of the cervix, and noninvasive carcinomas, which haven’t.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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