leech
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And I wanted to leech off of that.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Rory turns into sandworm fodder the second he admits his slimy MO, suggesting that the smarmy leech was beyond redemption.
From Salon • Sep. 9, 2024
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
It works according to the leech principle and is less invasive than taking blood from the arm with a needle.
From Science Daily • May 2, 2024
Tansy tried to put Little Britches down, but she clung like a leech.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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