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Examples
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The grotesque emanation was black and sinewy, covered in flies.
Banano's Bar 2008
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The other picture shows an unveiled woman, hair flying wildly and hip jutting, next to a candy that has had its wrapper stripped off — and is now covered in flies.
In Egypt, Some Women Say That Veils Increase Harassment 2008
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The grotesque emanation was black and sinewy, covered in flies.
Banano's Bar 2008
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The next step is to explore how the robot will cope with a heartier meal, namely flies.
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These investments are finding themselves fighting a most unspectacular enemy, namely flies.
Qwaider Planet Anonymous 2010
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The Salmon River regulations, on the other hand, only allow angling with traditional fly-fishing tackle: a fly rod, fly reel, fly line and tiny, virtually weightless lures called flies.
Berks county news 2010
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First, foods and any utensils used must be kept as clean as possible and away from disease vectors such as flies.
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Also, the fish working area should be cleaned regularly, at least once a day by removing all offal and dirt which might contain bacteria or attract insect pests such as flies.
Chapter 4 1982
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Egypt: and the land was corrupted by this kind of flies.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Complete The Challoner Revision Anonymous
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Egypt: and the land was corrupted by this kind of flies.
The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 02: Exodus The Challoner Revision
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