venomous
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates about 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes each year, with fewer than 10 deaths annually.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026
They are also the only venomous primates in the world, using specialized teeth to deliver a toxic bite.
From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026
As well as his new friends, there was plenty of wildlife to keep him company, including a highly venomous Malaysian Red Centipede which Alfie saw on set, while he also had other animal encounters.
From BBC • Feb. 6, 2026
Individually, many of us choose to remain anonymous while publicly spewing the most venomous insults at those with whom we disagree.
From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026
Jessie inched down the stairs, glancing around as if waiting for something with venomous tentacles to drop on her head and inject poison into her bloodstream.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
Vocabulary lists containing venomous
A Thousand Splendid Suns
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