lethal
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"Guaranteeing our naval and joint forces have the lethal firepower they need to deter aggression and protect the homeland is paramount," Cao said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
“Together, there could be a possibility they’re quite lethal. And separately it looks like they are not at all lethal, but just very effective.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
“Viruses that are extremely lethal often tend to self-contain because they quickly kill or incapacitate their hosts,” said James, who now works with Australia’s Southern Cross University.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
The findings suggest that glyphosate could disturb the neurochemical balance that supports normal behavior, even when the exposure is not lethal.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
The bear’s eyes burn with the lethal fire of the Otherworld – the demon fire.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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