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saliva

[suh-lahy-vuh] / səˈlaɪ və /


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The crew's saliva samples are gathered throughout the journey and their health is monitored via smartwatches.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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

Wasp nests typically have rough walls made from chewed plant material and saliva.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Following a murder where he lived near Blackpool in 1970, every man in a certain age range had to provide a saliva and blood sample.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

I gnawed at the dried sausage, savoring the saliva it produced.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys