flies
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“As flies to wanton boys are we to the gods. They kill us for their sport.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Swaths of stubborn flies bother his mechanics as they work, and he’s had to redo paint jobs and clear coats tainted by the thick dust from the warehouse.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Notably, neither scavengers nor flies that fed on the supposedly poisoned carcasses have perished -- creatures that typically succumb after consuming poisoned animals.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
As Sicairos packs up his coffee stand for the day, flies are landing on his tables and his body.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
Even the donkey Rostam flicked his ears at the flies with a new agitation.
From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri
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