pest

Example Sentences

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On his cow-calf operation in the state’s southeastern plains, Diebel is already limiting opportunities for the pest to infest his herd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Still, the re-emergence of the pest in Texas near the southern U.S. border wasn’t surprising, given that it has been known to be present among cattle in Mexico.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

The outbreak has triggered a race to keep the pest from spreading.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

She also defended fox hunting which she said was the "most natural form of pest control".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

But I was sad and wanted Leah to come back because she’ll pick me up and carry me piggyback sometimes, when she’s not hollowing at me for being a pest.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver