poisonous
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"The idea is to divide Russia from the outside world," says columnist Andrei Kolesnikov, from opposition outlet Novaya Gazeta, because of the belief that "this world is poisonous to the brains of Russians".
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
Unicorn horns can make poisonous water safe to drink, while a griffin’s feather can restore sight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
It’s got poisonous lead in it from paint.
From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026
In the past three months, California has seen a sudden uptick in the number of people becoming sickened and dying after accidentally eating poisonous mushrooms found in the wild.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2026
We nomads live in an area with dangerous animals and poisonous snakes.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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