invasive
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Although the Joro spider, an invasive species that has been spotted across the United States, including in California, isn’t dangerous, its size and the web it creates can seem like props from a horror movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
Enrollment declines opened the door to maintenance staff layoffs, giving the invasive shrub the upper hand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
One of his students even crashes with him for a time, echoing Jimmy’s blurred lines between orderly professionalism and invasive shows of caring.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
Litchfield said residents could also contribute to Guernsey's biodiversity by helping to get rid of invasive non-native species, like stinking onions and wild leek.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Zach has me pulling buckthorn shoots—they’re invasive in Vermont—so it’s easy for me to sneak over to my girl.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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