parasitic
Example Sentences
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However, the parasitic fly has been steadily moving north from Central America to Mexico since 2023.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
That’s because there are several stations on the border in Southern California, he said, that are collecting data, monitoring for any incidents of the parasitic fly and trapping them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
The extremely thin silicon films still allow effective control by the transistor gate, while the high doping levels help reduce parasitic contact resistance.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
"The entire case is parasitic on having to prove that foreign government officials engaged in serious human rights violations in their own countries," Gannon said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
The wing sounds of approaching parasitic flies warn the larvae of some sawflies to herd together for protection.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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