transmittable

Example Sentences

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Mr. Xi doesn’t seem to care that his campaign has been extremely disruptive even as the coronavirus has become much milder, if more transmittable.

From New York Times • Sep. 9, 2022

The first minister said it was hoped that Omicron may cause less severe illness on average than the Delta variant, despite being much more transmittable.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2021

It was a clear sign the virus was potentially transmittable between people.

From Salon • Nov. 2, 2021

The hospitalizations and increasing cases have come as the new, more transmittable delta variant has spread throughout Florida, and residents have returned to pre-pandemic activities.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 1, 2021

For the transmittable thing in a story is the identifying essence, the characterising savour, the peculiar quality and point of view of the humour, pathos, or interest.

From How to Tell Stories to Children, And Some Stories to Tell by Bryant, Sara Cone