poisoned

Example Sentences

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Efforts to control them typically rely on poisoned bait, but these strategies often fall short.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

AI might be the Holy Grail of technology buffs, but it’s a poisoned chalice for the job market.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Social media has poisoned adolescence, and digital technology has widened the gulf between children and parents.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"Factor in the costs and that you're going to need a more expensive squad and qualification for the Conference League is now a bit of a poisoned chalice."

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Over time beyond measure, these poisoned rivers, in the region between fire and mist, slowly solidified into huge glaciers.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman