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venomous

[ven-uh-muhs] / ˈvɛn ə məs /


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According to the World Health Organization, venomous snakes kill an estimated 80,000 to 140,000 people annually, while hundreds of thousands of survivors are left with permanent disabilities.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026

Weary of venomous snake bites, British authorities put a bounty on dead cobras — but this only incentivized locals to breed more of the snakes, in order to collect even more reward money.

From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026

Adriano, at his peak, was a phenomenal forward - skilful and powerful with a venomous strike, racking up 48 caps and 27 goals for Brazil.

From BBC ● May 5, 2026

About 8,000 people are bitten by venomous snakes annually, and only around five of the people who are bitten typically die, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026

Doxys have double rows of sharp, venomous teeth.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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