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tranquilize

[trang-kwuh-lahyz] / ˈtræŋ kwəˌlaɪz /


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This let police, along with a veterinarian from the National Zoo and animal welfare activists from the Humane Rescue Alliance, tranquilize the bear at 10:15 a.m.

From Washington Times • Jun. 9, 2023

Gresham Mandy, who leads the community police group, said the first priority was to tranquilize the animal with a dart and bring it back safely.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2023

After attempts to dart or tranquilize the mountain lion proved difficult, wildlife officials captured the animal across the street from the Brentwood Country Club shortly after 4 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2022

To tranquilize a tiger, the animal needs to be within close range and away from thick vegetation.

From Salon • May 18, 2022

All she had done today was tranquilize a few dogs.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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