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infestation

[in-fe-stey-shuhn] / ˌɪn fɛˈsteɪ ʃən /




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If a tree experiences heavy infestation in one year, it shifts its schedule the next spring by delaying leaf emergence by about three days.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

One concession stand out of about 160 at Angel Stadium was flagged by Orange County health inspectors for rodent infestation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Despite the roach infestation, JPMorgan dived into External link private credit, along with the rest of Wall Street, with Dimon reckoning his bank could handle the risk.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

A woman who had scabies has described the experience as a "nightmare" as figures show a rise in reported cases of the parasitic infestation.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

Thomas sat frozen in his chair, a sickness growing in his stomach like an infestation.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner




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