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pest
noun as in person or thing that presents problem
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Example Sentences
Gulls are everywhere, but most people see them as pests, taking for granted their remarkable variety and beauty.
They nickname the unknown species “Gnatalie,” after the pests that plague them as they work.
The shy bird plays an important role in the food chain by preying on rodents, snakes and other pests and is also the state bird of Rajasthan, where it is called 'Godawan' by locals.
This is the tale of California’s long fight against an agricultural pest.
Bats, the only flying mammals, provide no-cost pest control by gobbling up insects — including ones that target crops.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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