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cannabis

[kan-uh-bis] / ˈkæn ə bɪs /
NOUN
marijuana
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They also do not show that elevated morning cortisol causes people to use cannabis more frequently.

From Science Daily Aug. 9, 2026

Hunter also called the lobbying a “sign of maturity” for the industry, which is a sentiment shared by other hemp and cannabis businesspeople interviewed by Salon.

From Salon Jul. 25, 2026

However, it was bought over by beverage and medical cannabis company Tilray earlier this year after collapsing with debts of more than £500m, leading to hundreds of job losses.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

In 2021, they followed the crowd into a bubble that burst in small tech, SPACs and cannabis stocks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 5, 2026

The English word canvas sufficiently reveals its derivation from cannabis.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various




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