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cannabis

[kan-uh-bis] / ˈkæn ə bɪs /
NOUN
marijuana
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“The city finds itself with a unique opportunity to bring businesses into compliance and, at the same time, properly fund cannabis industry-centric programming,” City Councilmember Imelda Padilla said during Tuesday’s meeting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Brewdog has been bought in a £33m deal by US beverage and medical cannabis company Tilray after the independent brewer and pub group went into administration.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

His Bhumjaithai party came third in the previous election, but the 59-year-old -- who championed Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis -- became prime minister in September after his two predecessors were ousted by the courts.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

In December, President Donald Trump directed the Department of Justice to fast-track the rescheduling of cannabis, a move that could open doors for research and cut red tape for businesses and consumers.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

Such tinctures are those of assafœtida, benzoin, cannabis indica, cantharides, castor, cubebs, lavender, myrrh, pyrethrum, sumbul, tolu and ginger.

From Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why What Medical Writers Say by Allen, Martha Meir