inhospitable
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"But as you can see behind me, this is one of the most inhospitable places in the United States," he said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The hope is that by reducing body fat, improving insulin sensitivity, and lowering chronic inflammation, GLP-1 drugs create an inhospitable environment for tumors to regrow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
Baccalaureate exams - the French equivalent of A-levels - will continue during the heatwaves, despite some schools having to shut their doors due to inhospitable temperatures inside.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
But human development and the wildfires we create have destroyed swaths of their habitat, and climate change is threatening to make much of what remains inhospitable.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
Once the colonists had reached the shores of Greater Australia, they spread quickly over the whole continent to occupy even its farthest reaches and most inhospitable habitats.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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