Example Sentences

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One of those ways was a heightened fear of germs: Tomes said this pandemic may have spawned germaphobia.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2022

Predictable Covid-era gags about delivered groceries, germaphobia and computer glitches pepper the script, but the real problem here is the expository dialogue.

From New York Times • Oct. 5, 2021

“Professor T” is on the case in this drama about a British criminologist who suffers from OCD and germaphobia.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2021

Not to mention the fact that Jerry’s germaphobia looks a lot more rational these days.

From The Guardian • May 1, 2020

But now her husband’s germaphobia is making daily life difficult.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2020