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deadliness

NOUN
fatality
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For some, the Bayesian framework is essentially a working definition of rationality or common sense: As one learns more, one’s views change—whether about the weather or the deadliness of a disease like Covid-19.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 29, 2026

The trajectory of the pandemic has brought the novel coronavirus closer to influenza in terms of its prevalence and deadliness, but it’s not there yet.

From Seattle Times ● May 22, 2024

About a decade ago, Chow found antibodies that enhanced the deadliness of anthrax toxin.

From Science Magazine ● Jan. 16, 2024

Both theaters have highlighted the sophistication and deadliness of current targeting systems, and the porousness of current defense systems.

From Washington Times ● Nov. 2, 2023

I worried about my brothers catching diseases that we would find no cure for, especially since Mother was always talking about the deadliness of cholera, typhoid, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases.

From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat




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