panacea
Example Sentences
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Some parents of children with autism, desperate for a remedy, have long reached for dubious and at times dangerous panaceas, including hyperbaric oxygen chambers and chelation therapy, used for the treatment of heavy metal poisoning.
From Salon
But she was adamant that the program will not be a panacea.
From Los Angeles Times
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
Yet he adds that it won't be "the panacea" that cures an Argentine economy that has long battled high inflation and public spending, and defaulting on its national debt.
From BBC
Shifting reporting regulations to reduce costs while allowing shareholders and companies greater flexibility to determine appropriate frequency of reporting isn’t a panacea.
From Barron's
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