poison
Example Sentences
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"This government stands firmly with the Jewish community, and we will not stop in our fight to confront and defeat the poison of antisemitism," Starmer added on X.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Ricin, a highly toxic chemical, is a poison found naturally in castor beans.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
In 2025, poison centers recorded a peak of 3,434 cases, compared to just 258 in 2015.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
Still, threats remain: Rat poison, electrocution on power lines, lead poisoning, West Nile virus and avian flu top the list.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
“I will do everything in my power to stop the poison tide. With luck, the birds and the fish and the seals will soon return.”
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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