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infestation

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




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"With the right treatment, with the right engagement, every cockroach infestation can be controlled," he said.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The enclave has been struck with a severe rat infestation fueled by uncollected trash and warmer weather.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Also read: Your bond portfolio is facing a ‘termite’ infestation far worse than Jamie Dimon’s ‘cockroaches’

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

If a tree experiences heavy infestation in one year, it shifts its schedule the next spring by delaying leaf emergence by about three days.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Thomas sat frozen in his chair, a sickness growing in his stomach like an infestation.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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