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mite

[mahyt] / maɪt /


NOUN
small insect
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“Cupertino” is always interesting, often ingenuous, a little educational, sometimes a mite ridiculous — something for every mood and taste.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

"You know, I can sample for a mite count, but I can't sample for mitochondrial DNA," Funkhouser said.

From Barron's ● May 19, 2026

Instead, the goal is to identify the specific traits that allow these bees to keep mite levels lower and explore how those traits could support breeding efforts or reduce reliance on chemicals.

From Science Daily ● Apr. 20, 2026

The way it steers the immune system towards fighting an infection also seemed to reduce the response to house dust mite allergens – which are a trigger of allergic asthma.

From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026

The angel casting them out looks a mite bit like the mayor.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland


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