venom
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Marc Leonard, summoning every ounce of venom he could muster, thumped one on goal and it came slapping back off the crossbar.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
If bitten, Dowd advises snake bite victims to remain calm, limit movement to slow the spread of venom and call 911 immediately.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Chelicerates rely on grasping appendages, often associated with venom delivery.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
We are always more afraid of something if it sounds like an artificial concoction rather than a natural product, even though asp venom and great white sharks are perfectly natural.
From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026
“Well, yes. But it’s not that. I got stung by a bee on my palm while we were playing. Your dad grabbed my hand and sucked the venom out.”
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
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