mate
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The idea is that when sterile flies are released into targeted areas, they wold mate with wild screwworm flies and prevent them from reproducing.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Women’s expanded education and opportunity spread that window across three decades, which raises the odds of running out the biological clock while still looking for a suitable mate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
When produced and released in large numbers, sterile male flies mate with wild female flies, which then lay unfertilized eggs, according to the USDA.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Climbing fuel prices add to the stress of seeking a potential mate and have resulted in more singles setting boundaries around how far they will go, literally, to find love.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
As second mate, he stood watches; he was doing most of the navigating now.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
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