germs
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During the height of the Covid-19 era, cruises seemed dead in the water: Nations were closing their doors and ships have long been seen as potential petri dishes given how quickly germs can spread onboard.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
He studied the prevention and cure of disease and how the body functioned, including respiration and blood circulation, and he had a nascent understanding of germs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 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
Populations of T cells shrink, and the remaining cells may respond more slowly to germs.
From Science Daily • Dec. 29, 2025
I realize she’s protecting her hands from germs, not wet paint.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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