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infesting

  • present participle of infest.

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Plus, the $313 million injury bug infesting the NBA playoffs, Ted Turner’s day managing the Braves and Jason Gay.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Solanum elaeagnifolium -- also known as silverleaf nightshade -- can be found from south Texas to South Africa and Greece, infesting fields and soaking up valuable nutrients intended for cash crops.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2024

The wingless, pill-shaped insects feed on mammalian blood and, as indicated by their name, are notorious for infesting human dwellings.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2024

It comes after widespread panic of bedbugs infesting London after a widely reported outbreak in Paris.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2023

The only story of interest was on the cover: crows in record numbers were infesting the town.

From "American Gods" by Neil Gaiman

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