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Definition of «blight»

The term blight refers to a plant disease caused by various fungi, bacteria or viruses that can cause significant damage to crops and plants. It is characterized by wilting, yellowing, and eventual death of leaves, stems, and sometimes even the entire plant. Blights are particularly damaging because they spread rapidly through spores and can destroy large areas of agricultural land, leading to crop failure and economic losses for farmers.

Usage examples

  1. The blight of crime has plagued this neighborhood for years.
  2. The spread of invasive species has caused a blight on local ecosystems.
  3. The blight on the crops resulted in a poor harvest this year.
  4. The abandoned buildings in the city serve as a blight on the community's image.
  5. The economic recession has brought a blight upon small businesses.
  6. The blight of corruption within the government has led to widespread distrust among the citizens.
  7. The blight of drug addiction has devastated families and communities.
  8. The blight of poverty continues to affect populations worldwide.
  9. The pollution from nearby factories has created a visual blight on the once pristine landscape.
  10. The blight of unemployment has left many people struggling to make ends meet.

Phrases with «blight»

Sentences with «blight»

  • «Guidelines are also needed for properties that fail remediation standards, so they don't become blights on our communities.» (ereb.com)
  • For two years after Ethel had left him for the Nashville guitarist, Roger had immersed himself in a study of late blight of potato, and that look of resignation, wisdom, and patience had come into his face that was brought out so well in the Agrisearch photograph.» (bookbrowse.com)
  • We will now be able to catch properties going through foreclosure before they become dilapidated, and also stop the spread of blight by addressing those properties that are too far gone to save.» (www2.erie.gov)
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