bugs
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bugs
Example Sentences
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Last month, the launch of Claude Code Security triggered a similar reaction after the tool proved it could find and fix complex bugs faster than human experts.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
“Gold bugs can hang onto the idea that quick bear markets haven’t been a bad time to bet on a rebound,” they said.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Across the UK about 10% of us have these bugs, but in teenagers and young adults it's as high as 25%.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
They drink wine, they joke about the hidden spy bugs in their apartments and they wonder openly how they’ll know when it’s time to flee their beloved homeland before they wind up in prison.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Sometimes, though, they would hang around what would have been their bus stop if they had one, smoking cigars and starting fights and telling little kids that the bus was full of bugs.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
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