infest

Example Sentences

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"NWS can infest livestock, pets, wildlife, occasionally birds, and in rare cases, people."

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2025

But it's not technically possible for them to infest their own home.

From Salon • Jul. 21, 2024

A parasitic worm that can infest the brains of moose appears to be playing a role in the decline of the iconic animal in some regions of North America.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2024

It’s not all that uncommon for maggots to infest and grow in poorly healing human tissue—it’s called myiasis.

From Slate • Feb. 25, 2024

It has been known to infest beehives, with disastrous effects on the honey.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling