parasitic
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"The entire case is parasitic on having to prove that foreign government officials engaged in serious human rights violations in their own countries," Gannon said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
This same effect is experienced by millions of people worldwide who live with long-term parasitic worm infections.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
Health officials are urging people not to handle lambs on farm visits this spring after an outbreak of a parasitic infection linked to farm animals last year left dozens sick.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026
"Although previous DNA-based surveys have revealed a wide diversity of marine fungi, only a handful of parasitic species have ever been isolated, and their ecology has remained largely unknown," said Pou-Solà.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 2026
The wing sounds of approaching parasitic flies warn the larvae of some sawflies to herd together for protection.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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