bug spray
Example Sentences
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But let’s get real: You’d have to go through a lot of bug spray — like a cargo ship’s worth — to make this seem like a smart use of your money.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 16, 2026
The residents of this new California were urbanized people who probably felt more threatened by bug spray than by the more abstract prospect of the state’s $14-billion annual ag business being laid waste by Medflies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2024
It's understandable why, when someone sees a cockroach, they reach for the bug spray.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2024
In addition to covering up or dousing yourself in bug spray, what can you do?
From New York Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
“Anyway, honey, you have to promise me you won’t forget to put on the bug spray, okay? On the legs, especially when you’re hiking through the woods. It’s right here in the front compartment.”
From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio
