saliva
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A successful meeting, and international diplomacy, can hinge on the slightest missed protocol, an unexpected miscue or even a bit of saliva left on a fork.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
The crew's saliva samples are gathered throughout the journey and their health is monitored via smartwatches.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Infected birds shed the parasite in their saliva and poo, contaminating food sources when they feed.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
When Stafford obtained the warrant for Perkins’ arrest in November, he also secured a search warrant to collect a sample of her saliva.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
He could feel the saliva gathering, and realized that if he swallowed it, he would throw it back up.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
Vocabulary lists containing saliva
Human Anatomy and Physiology - Introductory
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Nutrition and Digestion - Introductory
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