lethal
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“Viruses that are extremely lethal often tend to self-contain because they quickly kill or incapacitate their hosts,” said James, who now works with Australia’s Southern Cross University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 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
Patients who develop severe symptoms would often require careful monitoring in hospital, as complications can be lethal.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Research has found acetamiprid can poison honeybees, affecting their foraging capacity and memory, while a 2024 study suggested flupyradifurone could be lethal to some bees.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
And there was really more than enough that was lethal on the other four levels to keep a man happy.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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