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

Johan Marais spots a rhinoceros from a helicopter and shoots it with a tranquilizer dart.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2025

The bear fell asleep for hours after being shot with tranquilizer darts, then fell out of the tree and landed on a mattress — a soft landing that was supplied by Walter.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 25, 2024

After being treated with a tranquilizer and an anti-inflammatory, the colt didn’t improve and went to the hospital.

From Washington Times • Aug. 21, 2023

“She knew about Reggie and the tranquilizer gun. She knew about the tunnel and the code for the door. It felt like she was still part of MI6, not Umbra.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti