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I . plague [pleɪg] N

2. plague:

the plague (bubonic plague)
бубо́нная чума́ f

3. plague (infesting of animals):

plague
чума́ скота́

4. plague (source of annoyance):

plague
доса́да f

II . plague [pleɪg] VB trans

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bubonic plague [bju:ˈbɒnɪk-, Am -ˈbɑ:nɪk-] N no pl

Usage examples with plague

the plague (bubonic plague)
бубо́нная чума́ f

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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She sets off to find the great evil that plagues the lands.
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He hates my radicalism as if it was the plague.
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The settlement was struck by plague in 1666 and 1699.
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The painter, who is about two hundred years old, is left to reflect on the scene, and thinks about life, war, plague, and starvation.
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Those who could afford it tried to avoid the plague by moving out of the city.
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Plague doctors also gave advice to their patients about their conduct before death.
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It is stated that before the plagues, ayullu were led by both humans.
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Critical reception was worsened by a number of problems that plagued the set behind the scenes.
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Over the past few years the suburb has been plagued by a number of fires, including in 2013.
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Construction of the switchback was plagued by snowfall, and a cut through snow 40 ft deep was required at the summit.
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