fatal
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"Do not use this pill under any circumstance," the institute said in its warning, cautioning that the drug could cause "overheating with potentially fatal consequences".
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
An attorney for the family noted that Garcia-Alamilla, the officer who fired the fatal shot, is no longer with the department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Extreme heat can kill through heatstroke but mostly proves fatal when combined with existing conditions such as cardiovascular, lung or kidney diseases.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
A lawsuit involving the fatal incident went to trial in June, and a jury awarded $603 million to Byassee’s family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
A blow like that, while not fatal, certainly distracted the troll from its intended victim.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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