germs
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Hand dryers can also contribute to the spread of germs.
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
Cleaning air filters removes dust, pet hair and germs, and — the best part — replacing them is inexpensive and easy.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 28, 2026
Antibiotics are another standard treatment, and doctors are growing reluctant to prescribe them widely because of the spread of antibiotic-resistant germs.
From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026
Michals told jurors he had felt "so-so" about pursuing a relationship with Ms Wang because she had a phobia of germs.
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
My duty will be to develop these germs: surely I shall find some happiness in discharging that office.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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