cockroach

Example Sentences

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Hundreds of young people gathered for it, many of them wearing cockroach face masks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Gallagher said, contrary to popular belief, cockroach infestations could be controlled - though he admitted they could be "harder to treat" than other pests.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Cardiff council reported a 9% increase in cockroach reports at domestic properties between 2024 and 2025.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Eleven establishments were closed from April 16 to 23, nine for rodent or cockroach infestations, one for insufficient hot water and one for unapproved remodeling.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

But she didn’t want Aunty Ifeka, or Arize, or even the neighbor to know that the smoke irritated her eyes and throat or that the sight of the cockroach eggs nauseated her.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie