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infection

[in-fek-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɛk ʃən /


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Sancho, whose integration was delayed by an ear infection that led to him being in hospital, preferred to be on the left.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

They’re ubiquitous across the Western world — an architectural infection spurred by capitalism’ need for generic efficiency borne of economies of scale.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Rivera's death was announced May 31 by the Nicaraguan health ministry, which said his health failed because of a bacterial infection caused by the Covid-19 virus.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Bacteria can also infect wounds where screwworm maggots are present and may cause an infection that can lead to symptoms like fever or chills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I talked and he listened, drawing the shame from me like a healer draws infection from a wound.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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