viruses
- plural of virus.
Example Sentences
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What are the molecules that are going to effectively attack those viruses?
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
“Some seasons are better, with lower attack rates and lower morbidity, and other seasons, just by nature of the changes in the viruses, are worse, with more hospitalizations and more deaths,” Sood said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Mpox is caused by the monkeypox virus, a member of the same family of viruses as smallpox, although it is much less severe.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
Scientists have uncovered a previously unknown way that sea anemones defend themselves against viruses, revealing that the evolution of animal immune systems may be far more diverse than previously believed.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 30, 2026
Some biologists classify viruses as “life forms.” because they are not strictly known to be alive.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
