mosquito

Example Sentences

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My body was covered in a handful of enlarged mosquito bites, many of them already open gashes from my relentless itching.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

They were unable to fully develop inside either the human host or the mosquito, effectively blocking the chain of transmission that allows malaria to spread.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Southern California’s mosquito season typically begins in early May, with the insect’s activity tapering off around October.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Previous digital acquisitions include WeChat, Flappy Bird, EUKI, and the design for the mosquito emoji.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

“Last year I helped raise enough money to send 120 mosquito nets to a village in Ghana,” she brags.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty