germ
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The move to sell Reckitt’s hygiene business comes after changes made last year to the EU’s sanctions package on businesses operating in Russia hit locally produced germ protection and cleaning products.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Spermidine is produced naturally by human cells and is also present in foods including wheat germ, mushrooms, parmesan, and cheddar.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
According to Public Health Wales, Staph infection is a bacterial infection caused by staphylococcus - a germ that lives in the nose of one in three people.
From BBC ● Mar. 28, 2026
"Between 10-24 per cent of the population unknowingly carry this germ at the back of their throats usually without any harm," said Lee.
From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026
“It’s because of your germ issues, not because I’m a gentleman,” he says.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
"He obviously wants to be careful that people can't necessarily track him down. It shows someone who's paranoid about his personal safety – from germs or assassination attempts," says Fiona Hill.
From BBC ● May 30, 2026
There are several ways germs can enter your body in a public restroom:
From Science Daily ● Apr. 13, 2026
Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 28, 2026
Antibiotics are another standard treatment, and doctors are growing reluctant to prescribe them widely because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant germs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
I swear I can almost hear that new mother let out a sigh of relief, as if she can't wait to get her baby away from me and whatever bad luck or germs I carry.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
Vocabulary lists containing germ
"Eleven"
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