poison

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Ricin, a highly toxic chemical, is a poison found naturally in castor beans.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

In 2025, poison centers recorded a peak of 3,434 cases, compared to just 258 in 2015.

From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026

Ruger adopted a shareholder-rights plan, commonly known as a poison pill, to guard against what it described as a potential creeping takeover.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Play nice at tax time: Tax season can be poison for couples.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 6, 2026

Fear of the poison tide had driven away countless ocean animals.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown