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poison

[poi-zuhn] / ˈpɔɪ zən /




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A toxic dump that humans couldn’t see or smell wrought perhaps the worst damage on the ocean in one place from a single poison.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

After the middle of 2021, that number nearly doubled, and by 2023 poison centers had recorded more than 8,000 GLP-1RA related calls.

From Science Daily Jul. 9, 2026

That combo has been pure poison for airlines in the past.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

Like Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” before it, the film works best when viewed as a retrospective analysis of an entertainer’s life, and how easily cynicism can poison a child’s boundless imagination.

From Salon Jun. 2, 2026

The CIA eventually cleared Powers of any suspicion of disloyalty—but did not explain to the public that pilots were never ordered to kill themselves, or even to carry the hollow coin with the poison needle.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

The Scottish Parliament's powers are limited and do not extend to the regulation of "medicines, medical supplies, and poisons" or of health professionals.

From BBC Mar. 16, 2026

The soil is packed with poisons, and massive dust storms obscure the sun for months.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

But he sure makes the strongest case for being the most malevolent, influential force there, a malignancy that poisons everything he touches.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 29, 2026

But if the atmosphere poisons me and I die of cancer, I am not enjoying "personal liberties" of any sort…

From Salon Mar. 28, 2025

Rowan was more worried about that than the poisons.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

Scores of protesters marched a mile from the site of the hazardous blaze to the meeting, chanting as they walked that the warehouse had poisoned their community and they wanted it removed permanently.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Supergirl follows Kara-Zor-El, played by Alcock, on her 23rd birthday as she goes on a quest to save her dog, Krypto, after he is poisoned.

From BBC Jun. 26, 2026

If you are poisoned by milk, you can sue the manufacturer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

Leo condemned "a deadly mix of obscure interests and indifference toward the common good, which has poisoned the natural and social environment".

From Barron's May 23, 2026

“You don’t think those berries were poisoned, do you?”

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket

“I told them, I mean, you got to stop these fires from coming in and you know poisoning our air,” Trump said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

Balds — fish lovers themselves — can consume hooks and sinkers when they gobble down their prey, potentially poisoning them, Koh said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 20, 2026

Australia denounced Laos' response to a 2024 tainted alcohol poisoning that killed six tourists, saying Friday it is "bitterly disappointed" the country is not pressing stronger charges.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

Some of the symptoms of methanol poisoning can include:

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Nathan knew the consequences of prolonged radiation poisoning.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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