fatal
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Alas, Cheung made the fatal error of posting a clip of the handsome 39-year-old.
From Salon ● Aug. 19, 2026
The park manager explained that closing in on the animals would cause the deer stress and risked a "fatal incident".
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
The bacteria is linked to sometimes fatal infections, especially in young children, the elderly and people with weakened immunity.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
In a victim impact statement, Powles's partner, Tina Biltcliffe, told the court they had been due to get married six days after the fatal fight, and had planned to announce the news in the pub.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
“He blows his stack at me sometimes, but I let it roll off like water on a duck’s back. Harsh words were never fatal to anyone.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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