lethal
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With that trust damaged, "whether it is lethal or non-lethal weapons, the South Korean government will inevitably have to take a more cautious approach," Lim said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
When it gets warmer than 53.5 degrees, it becomes lethal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
In stark contrast, since their introduction from North America in the 19th Century, greys have thrived at the expense of their distant cousins, which compete for habitats and carry lethal viruses.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
There should be a law that speakerphone only activates when the person is sharing lethal gossip.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
A pretty lethal looking Doberman Pinscher comes out the front door, followed by Kingston and another big dog.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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