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Definition
the spread of disease or any idea or attitude — especially one that is harmful
- Because of the contagion they were not allowed to care for their families in the hospital.Book 1 — Rachel Sheridan (31% in)
- Quickly a contagious ward was created by stringing a curtain across a doorway.Book 1 — Rachel Sheridan (23% in)
- When I asked why, Father said, "It's influenza, Rachel, and it's extremely contagious."Book 1 — Rachel Sheridan (23% in)
- The whole hospital is a contagion ward.Book 1 — Rachel Sheridan (44% in)
There are no more uses of "contagion" in Listening for Lions.
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