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
Unseasonably hot temperatures in January in between rainstorms accelerated the life cycle of mosquitoes in the region and led to an increase in mosquito activity, Kluh said.
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
The worst thing I experienced was heat rash, tiny bumps on my skin that itched at night, along with a handful of mosquito bites.
From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.