tranquilizer

Example Sentences

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The young intern who shot us with a tranquilizer dart and then inserted that inexact analysis apologizes.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

Zadeh said the cat eventually came to rest in the 2500 block of Pheasant Hill Road, where a second tranquilizer dart was shot, and this one hit its mark.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

A rhino targeted for moving was not subdued by a tranquilizer dart shot from a helicopter.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 16, 2024

It's called xylazine, a commonly-used animal tranquilizer veterinarians routinely employ in their practice.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2023

Owen guessed it was there for people outside the trap to be able to shoot the bear inside with a tranquilizer.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz