poisonous
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Just a few weeks ago, a horse died minutes after eating a plant in the park that is poisonous to horses, a Japanese yew.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
He said variable annuities are stupid and poisonous, but he claimed that fixed-rate annuities are the sparkly, rainbow-fairyland of investments if you know the right ones.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
“Recent rains have contributed to the resurgence of poisonous wild mushrooms in California, including in Napa,” said a statement from Dr. Christine Wu, Napa County’s public health officer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Unicorn horns can make poisonous water safe to drink, while a griffin’s feather can restore sight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
“The water was filled with poisonous snakes,” Gramps had said.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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