contagious
Example Sentences
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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
Her energy was contagious, seizing entire parties across the venue.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The virus is so contagious that any misstep could kill the patient on board and infect the crew members, who would then be vectors to spread the deadly pathogens across America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
But its endless expanses have been swept by panic since an outbreak of highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease, which was declared a national disaster in February.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
The admiral’s sense of adventure was as contagious as a bad pun, and Penelope was starting to feel the effects herself.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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