contagious
Example Sentences
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And discontent can be contagious, ultimately having a ripple effect on worsening morale and productivity.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
While Bangladesh has long vaccinated children against the highly contagious disease, the recent outbreak has exposed gaps in its programme, raising concern.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
How are you going to fly two withering, highly contagious people from Africa to America without killing them or infecting others on the plane?
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
He tore at his blindfold as if it were a contagious body whose disease he might catch.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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Vocabulary lists containing contagious
Wonder
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
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Common Senses: Tact, Tang ("Touch")
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