mite
Example Sentences
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Mrs. Pritchard was a mite plump, so she was breathing hard by the time she caught up with me.
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Unsure of what they were seeing, the team turned to a colleague who specializes in mites for answers.
From Science Daily
Scabies is an itchy rash caused by mites spread through close skin contact, according to the NHS.
From BBC
Not when a dust mite could be lurking in her midst.
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The researchers found that infants who suffer severe RSV infections in their first months of life are more likely to develop immune responses that overreact to common allergens, including house dust mites.
From Science Daily
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