plague
noun
an epidemic disease that causes high mortality; pestilence.
Example Sentences
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Most notably, “Practical Magic 2” is kneecapped by a fatal flaw that plagues almost all of these legacy sequels, but this one especially: It’s positively unsightly to look at.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
This is not helped by the insecurity that plagues eastern DR Congo.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Acts of God are environmental: droughts, floods, locust plagues and the unusual winters that froze the Thames, contributing to recessions in 1710, 1739-40, 1762 and 1946-47.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The catalyst for Jonathan Glatzer to create “The Audacity,” AMC’s dark satire of Silicon Valley that takes aim at the desperation that plagues it, began as a father witnessing his teenage son’s relationship with tech.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
Early programming before becoming self-aware plagues me like a vestigial tail.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
