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deadly

[ded-lee] / ˈdɛd li /




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He has completed two missions aboard the International Space Station and carried out complex spacewalks, including one that could have turned deadly when his helmet began filling with water.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Erickson, 58, was in a separate AMG Mercedes SUV ahead of Grossman’s vehicle and was also found negligent in the deadly crash.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

This organism can cause a rare but extremely deadly brain infection when contaminated water enters the nose, often during swimming or other recreational water activities.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

The same satellites used to monitor illegal fishing and update Google Maps have found a new and deadly application.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

But she was a deadly foe in the air.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein




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