lethal
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The case of Clarence Ray Allen, the last inmate killed by lethal injection in California 20 years ago, is emblematic of how the law has failed, death penalty opponents say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
While the cane toad is not a direct threat to Rio Tinto's business, it produces toxins lethal to native wildlife and poses a threat to Pilbara's ecosystem.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Glioblastoma is among the most lethal forms of brain cancer, and scientists have uncovered a surprising factor that may help its cells become more invasive.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026
"By aligning financial incentives with actual performance, we are ensuring our warfighters are equipped with the lethal capabilities they need to fight and win," Duffy said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Now we are protected against lethal ultraviolet rays by a narrow rim of ozone, thirty miles out.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
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