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cannabis

[kan-uh-bis] / ˈkæn ə bɪs /
NOUN
marijuana
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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

Justice Mwamuye also found that the evidence presented on the centrality of cannabis to the Rastafari faith was inconsistent and insufficient to establish that its use was an essential element of the religion.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

No. The DEA’s federal order did not broadly legalize cannabis federally, Manzuri said.

From Los Angeles Times May 22, 2026

The English word canvas sufficiently reveals its derivation from cannabis.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various




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