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infestation

[in-fe-stey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɛˈsteɪ ʃən /




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This unprecedented infestation of 30-somethings began when the Nationals hired Paul Toboni as their president of baseball operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Despite the roach infestation, JPMorgan dived into External link private credit, along with the rest of Wall Street, with Dimon reckoning his bank could handle the risk.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The summer’s unpleasant cicada infestation, meanwhile, is a stark reminder that his preferred droning screech comes from his dot-matrix printer, spitting out keyboard-symbol drawings he makes for customers who send him cash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2026

A pigeon infestation followed, leaving every room covered in bird droppings.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025

The rangers laughed, and Tonk said, “We just work the edges of the infestation, to keep the flowers from spreading. This spot is right smack in the middle. No hope left.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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