saliva

Example Sentences

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When Stafford obtained the warrant for Perkins’ arrest in November, he also secured a search warrant to collect a sample of her saliva.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

According to Buzalaf, one direction is to combine CANECPI-5 with a peptide derived from statherin, a protein found in saliva, to determine whether this hybrid could better protect teeth from acids originating in the stomach.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Following a murder where he lived near Blackpool in 1970, every man in a certain age range had to provide a saliva and blood sample.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Olympics and beyond will be determined by a one-time genetics test through saliva, a cheek swab or a blood sample.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

A small trickle of saliva had started from the comer of his mouth, and I placed my handkerchief against it and turned his head slightly.

From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel