rats
Britishinterjection
adjective
Example Sentences
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The strain on the cruise ship is mostly spread by long-tailed pygmy rice rats via their saliva, feces or urine.
From Salon • May 11, 2026
Naked mole rats are not much to look at, but their biology has made them one of the most fascinating animals in aging research.
From Science Daily • May 10, 2026
Their natural reservoir is rodents, such as wild mice, rats and moles.
From Salon • May 9, 2026
Hantavirus typically spreads from rodents such as mice and rats, but experts believe that in this circumstance it may have passed between humans who were in close contact.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Cornflower was only picking up one word in three, but by the fierce scowl on Foremole’s face, she was certain that the rats would not find it a pleasant experience being given “owd ’arry.”
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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