lethal

Example Sentences

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Higher energy prices have the potential to cause stagflation —a lethal combination of higher inflation and lower growth that would likely undermine businesses’ bottom lines.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

What starts as a parasite quickly turns into something far more lethal, emerging in stages the crew can’t anticipate — including one of the most famous and shocking scenes in movie history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The lethal drug that will be used is yet to be agreed, but the bill says it must be self-administered.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

“The demand for cost-efficient, artificial intelligence-enabled autonomous non-lethal and lethal drones and counter-drones are unprecedented,” Nawabi says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

The back kick—Ushirogeri—is said to be the most lethal in karate.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz