contagious

Example Sentences

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The virus is so contagious that any misstep could kill the patient on board and infect the crew members, who would then be vectors to spread the deadly pathogens across America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But its endless expanses have been swept by panic since an outbreak of highly contagious foot-and-mouth disease, which was declared a national disaster in February.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

This year, the highly contagious disease has been reported at schools, airports and Disneyland.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

After decades of not having to worry much about the most contagious virus on record, it suddenly seems to be everywhere.

From Slate • Feb. 17, 2026

Personally, I been dodging that woman like a contagious disease ever since that circus show in class.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles