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contagious

[kuhn-tey-juhs] / kənˈteɪ dʒəs /


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But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“She was excited about life and excited where she was and it’s a contagious feeling,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The government in January rolled out a 10-year drive to vaccinate nearly 20 million cattle against the highly contagious and sometimes deadly viral infection.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Canine distemper virus is a highly contagious disease that attacks the host's respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

SanJuanna eyed me as if I might be contagious.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly




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