contagious

Example Sentences

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But the contagious nature of the band’s biggest singles has, over time, earned them a fortified respect for the legacy.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

“She was excited about life and excited where she was and it’s a contagious feeling,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

How are you going to fly two withering, highly contagious people from Africa to America without killing them or infecting others on the plane?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The government in January rolled out a 10-year drive to vaccinate nearly 20 million cattle against the highly contagious and sometimes deadly viral infection.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The anticipation was contagious, and my curiosity eventually outweighed my allergy to plunging to my death.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia