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invasive

[in-vey-siv] / ɪnˈveɪ sɪv /


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To better understand and limit the expansion of these invasive mantises, researchers have turned to the public.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

"If this could work in a fully-fledged study, it could give hope to a lot of women who otherwise might have to have quite invasive treatment," he said.

From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026

The number of social-media groups and threads predicated on the opinion that Bowlero/Lucky Strike absolutely sucks testifies to the number of both serious bowlers and casual enthusiasts who see the corporation as an invasive rot.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Record-high beef prices will continue to wallop U.S. consumers this summer as drought conditions and the resurgence of an invasive pest are the latest obstacles to increasing cattle herds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

And when they shut off the water first and then the power next, it stunk and the rats came, braver than the bugs, more invasive than the men.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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