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overdose

[oh-ver-dohs, oh-ver-dohs, oh-ver-dohs] / ˈoʊ vərˌdoʊs, ˈoʊ vərˌdoʊs, ˌoʊ vərˈdoʊs /


NOUN
OD




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On Monday, a Justice Department internal watchdog announced a review of this controversial tactic, which may have resulted in overdose deaths and/or injuries, which are exactly what the DEA is supposed to prevent.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

In a statement, the council said it had engaged with the relevant statutory agencies to look at how overdose prevention facilities operated elsewhere and would "continue to advocate for evidence-based, long-term solutions".

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

A continued drop in drug overdose deaths contributed to the low rate, while influenza and pneumonia now rank among the top 10 causes of death, according to a CDC preliminary report.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Waters said there has not been an overdose incident at Los Padrinos in the last year.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

When pickled and eaten, these Murtlap growths promote resistance to curses and jinxes, though an overdose may cause unsightly purple ear hair.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling

The CDC says the increase in life expectancy in 2024 primarily owed to declining death rates from unintentional injuries, including drug overdoses, Covid, heart disease, cancer and homicide.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

He also took steps to prevent fentanyl overdoses and reduce absenteeism.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026

After three years, participants taking GLP-1 drugs experienced a 30% reduction in emergency department visits, a 25% reduction in hospitalizations, a 40% reduction in overdoses, and a 50% reduction in drug-related deaths.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026

In 2024, the number of fatal overdoses across the US fell by around 25%.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2025

The medical personnel were trained to handle drug overdoses and minor injuries, and knew very little about cerebral palsy.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar




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