as in drugs
a substance used to induce or speed up the process of defecation
Epsom salts, when ingested, act as a cathartic.
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The flowing fluid can transport hydraulic power to actuators, carry chemical substances such as drugs or sensing agents, and potentially transmit information signals through fluidic pathways.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
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Pennington said in his statement there is no indication drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Although the study measured people’s ability to manage medications and healthcare, the results of the study are not an indictment on the individual, but rather a call to action for the health system to improve communication and collaboration with patients, Wolf said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Gopuff, based in Philadelphia, is a delivery service for everything from groceries and household items to over-the-counter medications and alcohol, according to the company website.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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The flight would carry critical medicines, food, nurses and doctors.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Thick biologics and medicines typically require big needles and long hospital infusions.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Minsch added that Switzerland’s reliance on highly qualified foreign workers, especially in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, technology and healthcare.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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It’s currently invested in 236 companies across 26 industries, with significant bents toward healthcare/pharmaceuticals and business services.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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In a statement, Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works said that the County Attorney’s Office is actively pursuing all available legal and financial remedies to recover damages from Phoenix.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The green light doesn’t appear to require any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
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“Cathartics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathartics. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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