poisoned

Example Sentences

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If you are poisoned by milk, you can sue the manufacturer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

Well, in the words of Will Young, who turned down the chance to represent the UK in 2015, Eurovision is considered a "poisoned chalice".

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Efforts to control them typically rely on poisoned bait, but these strategies often fall short.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

AI might be the Holy Grail of technology buffs, but it’s a poisoned chalice for the job market.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“The bitter fruit of a poisoned tree,” Yehuda murmured.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz