infected
Example Sentences
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The infected calf was found about 50 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border, officials said.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Governors in the U.S. worried that infected travelers would bring the disease here.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
One of the first changes they observed was reduced eating in infected mice, which suggested that the animals' metabolism had shifted.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
But those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they believe they have contracted the virus.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
She was tugging at one ear, which made me suspect it was infected.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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