Example Sentences

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"Ticks can get sucked up from the ground by fluffy animals, purely through the static electricity in the animal's fur," Burton explains.

From Science Daily • Oct. 15, 2025

Ticks are commonly found in outdoor areas with grass, shrubs, rocks, logs and fallen leaves.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

Ticks can cause illnesses such as Lyme disease if not removed properly.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2025

Ticks can withstand the heat but tend to almost hibernate when it’s a dry summer.

From Seattle Times • May 17, 2024

“Whatever. Ticks are everywhere. Same with poison ivy. If people let that stop them, nobody would ever go anywhere.”

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull