poisonous

Example Sentences

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In the past three months, California has seen a sudden uptick in the number of people becoming sickened and dying after accidentally eating poisonous mushrooms found in the wild.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026

In this poisonous time, those who grin at the notion of playing a Traitor may think twice about the potential cost to their principles.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

Whether you have sympathy for him, think his behaviour is appalling, or something in between, there's clearly a poisonous row raging over what he did.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

Hydrogen cyanide, which is highly poisonous, can freeze into crystals at low temperatures.

From Science Daily • Jan. 16, 2026

We nomads live in an area with dangerous animals and poisonous snakes.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola