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saliva

[suh-lahy-vuh] / səˈlaɪ və /


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The first was the profile from the vest top saliva - it was a billion times more likely to be from him than someone else.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Ugwu imagined Master’s brandy-diluted saliva touching her fingers.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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