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panacea

[pan-uh-see-uh] / ˌpæn əˈsi ə /


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“But the medicines aren’t a panacea either — in their current iteration.”

From MarketWatch • Jan. 15, 2026

“We’re pretty clear that nicotine is not some smart drug or panacea for the normal range of human behavior and cognition,” Newhouse said.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2026

Of course, more-defensive dividend ETFs aren’t always a panacea in a down market.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

But she was adamant that the program will not be a panacea.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

The long promised “breakthrough,” when or if it comes, cannot be expected to be a panacea for all types of malignancy.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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