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poison

[poi-zuhn] / ˈpɔɪ zən /




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On Friday, artists including country singer Martina McBride and glam rocker Bret Michaels, frontman of 1980s band Poison, said they were dropping out of the concert series.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

Artists including Young MC, Morris Day, the Commodores, Poison frontman Bret Michaels and country singer Martina McBride have all since said they will not be participating.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I fall asleep in Salmon’s bunk bed, lulled by Dragon Masters 5: Song of the Poison Dragon.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

In March, the California Poison Control System reported 77 calls regarding rattlesnake bites in the first three months of 2026.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Day one in the Congo, and here my brand-new tulip-tailored linen suit in Poison Green with square mother-of-pearl buttons was fixing to give up the goat.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver




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