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leech

[leech] / litʃ /


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And I wanted to leech off of that.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

This fear makes evolutionary sense: Parasites aren't technically predators, but they can cause serious harm as they leech off of their hosts.

From Salon • May 18, 2025

She and Dr. Tessler identified the leech species in both videos as Chtonobdella fallax, a member of a larger family also found in the Seychelles, Southeast Asia and the South Pacific islands.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

They hope that their new leech devices will soon be able to play a part in the health of children and anyone else who is afraid of needles.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2024

She removes the leech from my neck and helps undo my waist-sash.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton




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