scourge
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For Airbnb, the short term rental platform, these parties are not exactly a fun time: They are a scourge of noise complaints, injury risks and property damage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
It could provide solace if it comes in weaker than expected, or be a scourge if it continues to heat up.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
This isn’t the first time Kavanaugh has written about the scourge of racism in jury selection.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
For various reasons, some will lose their current jobs, but for the masses AI hopefully will be more of an aid than a scourge for a long while.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The resounding success of the Curagao experiment whetted the appetites of Florida livestock raisers for a similar feat that would relieve them of the scourge of screw-worms.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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