flies
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Flies buzzed over the growing mounds of trash.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Flies that consumed caffeine during the day did not show the same pattern, indicating that the timing of caffeine intake plays a key role.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
"Flies don't have human hormones like estrogen, suggesting that other genetic or physiological factors are driving the heightened sensitivity in females," said Biological Sciences Professor Kyung-An Han.
From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026
Lord of The Flies - written by Adolescence writer Jack Thorne - is the biggest role to date for Alfie, who has previously appeared in adverts and an episode of Casualty.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
Flies buzzed in through the door, landing on the open watermelons and the sweet corn, climbing up the sweating pickle barrel.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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