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bug

[buhg] / bʌg /
NOUN
bacterium, microorganism
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VERB
listen to without permission
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Munoz Case found Amari’s first vintage piece at the Rose Bowl Flea Market and got the bug, going back every month to pick up something to add to his little’s wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

He was more positive about the future for human bug hunters.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Their analysis showed that the claws of this fossil bug were strikingly different from those found in other insects.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Travolta was bitten by the acting bug early.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Betsy liked the bug too, I could tell.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff




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