cockroach

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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

JPMorgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon memorably captured the drama in October 2025, warning, “When you see one cockroach, there are probably more.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

As for animal metaphors, the squid has been joined by the cockroach.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

“I probably shouldn’t say this, but when you see one cockroach, there are probably more,” Dimon said.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

That night after supper, me and that cockroach stare each other down across the kitchen floor.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett