poisoned

Example Sentences

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One female staff member taking part in the legal action, who did not wish to be named, told the BBC she and her colleagues had been "poisoned".

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Efforts to control them typically rely on poisoned bait, but these strategies often fall short.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

AI might be the Holy Grail of technology buffs, but it’s a poisoned chalice for the job market.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

There are many ways to portray authoritarianism, but “Two Prosecutors” is penetrating in its depiction of a society being slowly poisoned.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Burkhart never admitted having any knowledge that Mollie was being poisoned.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann