sterile
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The opener, “Rockin’ Shopping Center,” is an ode to sterile suburban hangouts and it’s loaded with early rock ’n’ roll touches—twangy guitars, a strong backbeat and a meaty bassline.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Millions of sterile male Mexican fruit flies will be released over parts of San Diego County, after one mated female fruit fly was detected around Spring Valley, according to food and agriculture regulators.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
The government was awarded £122m plus interest from PPE Medpro last year, after a court ruled the firm had breached a contract to supply sterile surgical gowns during the pandemic.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
"If it flowers when temperatures are above 30C the pollen will be sterile," meaning the ears of corn will have fewer grains, he said glumly.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
I expected something gritty and grimy, but this place looked more sterile than a doctor’s office.
From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben
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