pestilences

noun

plural of pestilence
as in plagues
a widespread disease resulting in a high rate of death the fear that terrorists could unleash a pestilence that would wreak unspeakable havoc

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plagues
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  • Two-inch straps tipped with zinc alloy hooks lock the cover down and cut back on the constant readjusting that plagues cheaper slipcovers.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Pneumonic plague is one of three types of plagues that are caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
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