zombie

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Debunked claims routinely resurface across platforms awash with fakes, a pattern some researchers call "zombie" misinformation.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The prevailing wisdom, according to Mr. Hazzard, was: “You don’t bring the zombie apocalypse to a place that doesn’t have the zombies.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Scientists call it the "zombie" tree because, although some individuals are still alive, the species is unable to grow and reproduce normally without major intervention.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

“It doesn’t matter why a flight is canceled — it can be because of bad weather, security issues or a zombie apocalypse,” said Teresa Murray, consumer-watchdog director at the U.S.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

He tried to get himself together but couldn’t help thinking about how if Grandpop took his teeth out and his sunglasses off, he basically looked like a zombie.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds