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poison

[poi-zuhn] / ˈpɔɪ zən /




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In 2025, poison centers recorded a peak of 3,434 cases, compared to just 258 in 2015.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Beretta, which already owns about 9.95% of Sturm Ruger’s RGR 5.61%increase; green up pointing triangle outstanding common stock, asked the board to exempt the transaction from Ruger’s shareholder-rights plan, or poison pill, adopted last fall.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Play nice at tax time: Tax season can be poison for couples.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 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

With his sharp vision, he searched for any last traces of the poison tide.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown