pox
Example Sentences
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So, a pox on all their honors, right?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
The greys carry - but are not affected by - a pox which kills red squirrels.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
Greek authorities have seized pox vaccines originating from Turkey on at least two occasions.
From Barron's ● Mar. 30, 2026
Air travelers standing in line for hours to get through security might wish a pox on all politicians.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
The doctor took a look and said it wasn’t chicken pox and it wasn’t measles.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
Vocabulary lists containing pox
"The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet," Vocabulary from Act 2
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"The Tempest," Vocabulary from Acts 1 and 2
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