bugs
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of bugs
Example Sentences
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They found the tool could locate dormant bugs lurking in decades-old code and easily exploit them.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The tool can find bugs lurking in decades-old code, according to Anthropic, and autonomously find ways to exploit them.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Its code review agent has identified more than 7,500 bugs, freeing up engineers to “concentrate on higher-value work.”
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
Anthropic said last week that it is working with about 50 technology companies and organizations to find and fix bugs and currently has no plans to release Mythos to the general public.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The big metal pots sat on the counter covered with muslin cloth to keep the bugs off while it cooled.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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