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poison

[poi-zuhn] / ˈpɔɪ zən /




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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

That plan, commonly known as a poison pill, is set to expire May 18.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Police in Austria have warned about potentially poisoned HiPP baby food circulating in the country, after a sample of the brand's purée tested positive for rat poison.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

“Athol knew the poison in his father was wrong,” Mann said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

“You are not safe near the poison tide!”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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