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cannabis

[kan-uh-bis] / ˈkæn ə bɪs /
NOUN
marijuana
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Twenty-four states have legalized cannabis for recreational use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that GLP-1 medications were associated with lower risks of developing substance use disorders involving alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, cocaine, opioids, and other substances.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

With the decline of logging and cannabis, they see tourism driven by ultramarathons, mushroom foraging and other outdoor activities as a financial savior.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The Journal said Wednesday’s announcement follows an aggressive lobbying push External link by advocates including a cannabis CEO, a Florida sheriff, and a member of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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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