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lethal

[lee-thuhl] / ˈli θəl /


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Yet during the Oval Office signing, Trump made a series of incendiary and unsupported statements, including: "Together, there could be a possibility they are quite lethal."

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The findings suggest that glyphosate could disturb the neurochemical balance that supports normal behavior, even when the exposure is not lethal.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

They have long tentacles which can give a sore but not lethal sting.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

The actor leads a captivating series on National Geographic about the ancient city and its inhabitants, reconstructing the lives of those who might have escaped the lethal effects of Mount Vesuvius’s eruption.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

In the lethal silence that followed, both brothers glaring at each other, Dimple’s phone blared to life.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon




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