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ladybug

[ley-dee-buhg] / ˈleɪ diˌbʌg /


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Many of them, Losey said, assume the insects must be a different bug altogether, since “no self-respecting ladybug would come into my house.”

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 16, 2025

“Before the game, a ladybug landed on my shoe. And you all know what that means,” Aiyuk said.

From Seattle Times Jan. 28, 2024

In another, a ladybug drinks water from a dewdrop on a long blade of grass.

From National Geographic Jan. 22, 2024

They giggled and zoomed in on their friends’ faces, and looked at the snow on the mountains and a ladybug on a blade of grass.

From New York Times Apr. 5, 2023

“Wouldn’t this be a perfect time for a little music?” the ladybug asked.

From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl

Jon Nixon had never seen so many ladybugs in his life.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 16, 2025

Participants placed some animals, such as squirrels and ladybugs, in all or almost all locations.

From Science Daily May 8, 2024

Shilling’s upcoming solo exhibition of paintings and ceramics, “A Bug’s Life” at Jeffrey Deitch Los Angeles in April, will feature “spring themes” such as frogs, flora and fauna, ladybugs, caterpillars and butterflies.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 14, 2023

In the United Kingdom, some species of bees, ladybugs and spider populations are declining at faster rates in protected natural areas.

From Salon Jan. 26, 2023

In Evan's case, he also appreciated the little things, like ladybugs and lucky pennies and the clouds on a rainy day.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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