rodent
Example Sentences
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Not her specifically, but her kind—she’s a capybara, a type of rodent.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Reed said the rodent infestation “was a bad look” and that the Angels need a new stadium in addition to a new owner.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
First, hantavirus is a family of viruses that typically spreads to humans from rodent droppings or urine such as when someone inhales particles near infected rodents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
"Each hantavirus has evolved since ancient times along with its rodent host without undergoing significant mutations," Lazaro said.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
If I ever let a rodent into our kitchen, Mama would pitch a fit!
From "Dragons in a Bag" by Zetta Elliott
Vocabulary lists containing rodent
Animals (Zoology) - Introductory
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