lethal
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Glioblastoma is among the most lethal forms of cancer, and treatment options have changed relatively little because the tumors frequently withstand both radiation and chemotherapy.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 6, 2026
As the young members of the Losers Club look on in horror, the clown addresses them directly with a lethal glare.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
"Guaranteeing our naval and joint forces have the lethal firepower they need to deter aggression and protect the homeland is paramount," Cao said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Pharmaceutical companies have opposed the use of their products for the death penalty, leading to shortages of the drugs necessary for lethal injections.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
A characteristic of a lethal, contagious, and incurable virus is that it quickly gets into the medical people.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
Vocabulary lists containing lethal
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