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Term: plague spot
Part of Speech: Noun
Sense 1: A specific area or spot on the body where a contagious disease, such as the bubonic plague, is prevalent.
Sample Sentence: The doctor examined the patient and pointed out the plague spot on his arm.
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Term: plague spot
Part of Speech: Noun
Sense 2: A figurative term referring to a place or thing that is a source of widespread problems, troubles, or diseases.
Sample Sentence: Corruption within the government has become a plague spot on the country's progress.
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Term: plague spot
Part of Speech: Noun
Sense 3: In local slang, a place or spot within a community that is notorious for criminal activities or other issues.
Sample Sentence: Locals have learned to avoid that street at night because it is a plague spot for drug deals.
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