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cannabis

[kan-uh-bis] / ˈkæn ə bɪs /
NOUN
marijuana
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With the decline of logging and cannabis as livelihoods, they see income from tourists attracted by ultramarathons, mushroom foraging and other outdoor activities as a financial savior.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

They also do not show that elevated morning cortisol causes people to use cannabis more frequently.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Hunter also called the lobbying a “sign of maturity” for the industry, which is a sentiment shared by other hemp and cannabis businesspeople interviewed by Salon.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

Mr. Sabet’s outfit made these arguments during two weeks of hearings before the Drug Enforcement Administration, which is considering whether to move cannabis to Schedule III from Schedule I under the Controlled Substances Act.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

How to Remove a Wart From the Hand.—Take of salicylic acid, 30 grains; ext. cannabis indic.,

From Burroughs' Encyclopaedia of Astounding Facts and Useful Information, 1889 by Barkham Burroughs




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