as in panaceas
something that cures all ills or problems
raising a young person's self-esteem is not the cure-all that some people think
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Noun
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Even the most bullish technologists acknowledge that there are no panaceas and that models come with tradeoffs and limits.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Boasberg suggested two possible remedies.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Jan. 2026
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The lawsuit seeks restrictions on certain tactics, among other remedies.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beverages, perfume, medicines, elixirs, and more, the glass containers ended up in the woods, only to be found many decades later by those curious about who had left them there.—
Helen I. Bennett,
Hartford Courant,
5 Jan. 2026
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Probiotic water elixirs and gut-friendly hydration mixes have exploded in popularity.—
Sara Braun,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Dec. 2025
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