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infected







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poisoned
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Despite facing notable challenges and coming of age in a culture infected by “big woe,” or an onslaught of despairing information, Moore believes there is still reason for young people to be optimistic.

From MarketWatch Sep. 8, 2026

Less than 1% of bats in nature are infected with rabies, according to the National Park Service.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

The epidemic, which has hit the conflict-hit east and northeast of the country, has caused 3,007 deaths and infected 6,186 people, the Congolese National Institute of Public Health said.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

Last year, two unvaccinated children in Texas died from a measles outbreak that infected over 1,000 people, primarily children.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

His outlook infected the entire CIA, making it a place where no one could be trusted, and where potential Soviet recruits were assumed to be double agents sent by the KGB.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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