germs

Example Sentences

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As Sumner proclaimed, “in the holds of those two ships were concealed the germs of the present direful war.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"Rebecca often feels stressed and anxious about picking up germs when she has to sit and wait in the A&E department," said Delia, 69, from Prestatyn, Denbighshire.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026

Trying to persuade the Americans of the value of antiseptic methods, he gave lectures about germs, pus, and infection.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow