panacea

Example Sentences

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But beware of viewing nuclear as an energy panacea.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“While far from a panacea, it’s helping to offset a portion of the shipping disruptions.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

“We’re pretty clear that nicotine is not some smart drug or panacea for the normal range of human behavior and cognition,” Newhouse said.

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2026

While Davis can’t really see herself living back in the States again, she was also quick to interject: “Berlin is no panacea, sweetie. There’s no safe spaces anywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2025

The long promised “breakthrough,” when or if it comes, cannot be expected to be a panacea for all types of malignancy.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson