potent
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The standard treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer has historically relied on chemotherapy, potent drugs designed to kill rapidly dividing cells.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
Manchester City's Nico O'Reilly made a huge leap this season, delivering consistently high-quality performances in which his ability to attack the box from full-back became a potent weapon for club and country.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Unburned gas consists primarily of methane, a potent greenhouse pollutant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can stunt the brain development and lead to behavioral issues in young children that inhale or ingest it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
It stopped falling on Aru and Mini, perhaps drawn by how much more potent his memories were.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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