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cannabis

[kan-uh-bis] / ˈkæn ə bɪs /
NOUN
marijuana
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Lead author Dr. Jack Wilson from the University of Sydney's Matilda Centre said the results raise serious questions about approving medicinal cannabis for conditions like anxiety, depression, and PTSD.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

“The city finds itself with a unique opportunity to bring businesses into compliance and, at the same time, properly fund cannabis industry-centric programming,” City Councilmember Imelda Padilla said during Tuesday’s meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Parts of the Aberdeenshire-based independent brewer and pub chain were bought by beverage and cannabis firm Tilray for £33m on Monday after Brewdog went into administration.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

His Bhumjaithai party came third in the previous election, but the 59-year-old -- who championed Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis -- became prime minister in September after his two predecessors were ousted by the courts.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

The Greek κάνναβις, and Latin cannabis, are both identical with the Sanscrit kanam, as well as with the German hanf, and the English hemp.

From The plant-lore & garden-craft of Shakespeare by Ellacombe, Henry Nicholson