venom
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Marc Leonard, summoning every ounce of venom he could muster, thumped one on goal and it came slapping back off the crossbar.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
Chelicerates rely on grasping appendages, often associated with venom delivery.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
Although the snakes use their venom when defending themselves, studies have shown that the chemical nature of snake venom is primarily suited for killing its prey, such a rodents, she said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
According to the UC Davis Health Center, you should not apply ice or a tourniquet, or attempt to suck out the venom or use a device to cut the affected area.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
I haven't heard the cannons fire yet, so perhaps Glimmer is in some sort of coma, her heart still struggling against the wasp venom.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
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