lethal
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The broken leg was another serious disruption for a player meant to provide Liverpool with a lethal spearhead.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
"Drones are an essential part of modern warfare. They are becoming cheaper and more lethal," said Willy Gaitan, manager of state-owned weapons manufacturer Indumil's plant in Sogamoso.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
If the plan stands, he said, “we know that it’s going to be lethal for some salmon eggs this summer.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
The high-tech “hotel” was designed to treat patients infected with highly lethal viruses or bacteria without transmitting them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Conversely, few or no distinctive lethal germs awaited would-be European conquerors in the New World.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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