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exterminator

[ik-stur-muh-ney-ter] / ɪkˈstɜr məˌneɪ tər /




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The second reports calling in a professional exterminator, but after a week or two the mice returned.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

He started out as an exterminator in New York City and has spent his life immersed in rats.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

The department also said that its own inspection this week did not reveal any black worms, and that the jail maintains a contract with an exterminator.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

He didn’t pursue acting full time until he was in his 40s, working for a time as an exterminator.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023

Another pawned her sewing machine and summoned an exterminator.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri




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