lethal

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ASF is highly contagious and lethal for pigs and wild boars, but it does not affect humans.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Bringing the Geneva Conventions and their prohibition of war crimes into the fight against lethal economic sanctions can raise the legal and political cost of enforcing them.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Just as importantly, the Volunteers often turn over the ball and struggle to generate turnovers—a potentially lethal combination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

"A potential spill could cause fires, cryogenic clouds lethal to marine life, and widespread and long-lasting pollution of water and the atmosphere," WWF Italy warned in a statement.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

She was eager to prove herself and eager to continue working with lethal viruses.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston