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parasite

[par-uh-sahyt] / ˈpær əˌsaɪt /


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"Simply a masterpiece," is how Bong Jun-ho, director of the globally acclaimed film Parasite and the first Korean to win an Oscar, described it.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The Companion Animal Parasite Council believes its numbers are an undercount, estimating they are only capturing 30% of the parasite activity in a given geographic region.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

Parasite partnerships over politics: Let's hope that persists — or returns.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2025

The new Godzilla movie is the biggest international box-office sensation since Parasite.

From Slate • Jan. 9, 2024

One of the most interesting women you ever listened to gave us a little talk about the Parasite Woman, you know.

From Hermione's Group of Thinkers by Marquis, Don




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