parasitic
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"Prolonging this parasitic relationship by trying to squeeze the last few drops of expensive oil out of the North Sea is sheer folly," Hopkinson said.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Taco Bell has a battle plan to bring customers back after a parasitic outbreak was linked to lettuce served at its restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Summer, a season of good eats and fresh produce, has been tainted by a rampant parasitic outbreak that’s made us all scared to indulge in a generous plate of Caesar salad.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
The federal agency has yet to link the latest diarrhea-causing parasitic outbreak to a specific product or location.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
She includes two wasps as well, which were probably parasitic.
From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman
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