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infestation

[in-fe-stey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɛˈsteɪ ʃən /




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This unprecedented infestation of 30-somethings began when the Nationals hired Paul Toboni as their president of baseball operations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Despite the roach infestation, JPMorgan dived into External link private credit, along with the rest of Wall Street, with Dimon reckoning his bank could handle the risk.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The agency also stated that the infestation hadn’t yet penetrated farther north than Oaxaca and Veracruz, 700 miles from the U.S. border.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Investors are spotting credit “cockroaches” in the financial system, sparking worries about a broader infestation.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 6, 2025

“This is a classic infestation. You won’t see an infestation like this again for a long time.”

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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