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invasive

[in-vey-siv] / ɪnˈveɪ sɪv /


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Burmese pythons and brown anoles, both invasive species in the US, are known carriers of Ro.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

Apple’s Erik Neuenschwander said the bill would force companies to “break encryption,” while Google’s Jeanette Patell cited invasive surveillance capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Cases happen every year - in 2024-2025, there were 378 cases of invasive meningococcal disease, according to official data.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

While spraying is suspended, the Public Works Department will monitor the growth of invasive vegetation and determine how best to remove plants where necessary.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

By the 1940s, several studies —one of them conducted by Howard Jones, Henrietta’s physician—showed that radium was safer and more effective than surgery for treating invasive cervical cancer.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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