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as in lethal
likely to cause or capable of causing death
the doctors were alarmed about the outbreak of the deadly new virus
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as in sheer
having no exceptions or restrictions
the deadly tedium of waiting for the fog to lift
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as in mortal
of, relating to, or suggestive of death
a deadly pallor spread across her face as the tragic news gradually sank in
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as in extremely
to a great degree
I'm deadly serious about making an offer on the house
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Recent Examples of deadly
Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The McDonald’s executive was also on the morning show to address the deadly E.Coli outbreak that was linked to onions used in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
Some seemed deadly dull, repetitive, or irrelevant.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 4 Oct. 2024
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All the McDonald's Items Taken Off the Menu — from Favorites to Failures
McDonald's latest menu update comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared that a deadly E. coli outbreak traced back to ingredients in its Quarter Pounders was over.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
The McDonald’s executive was also on the morning show to address the deadly E.Coli outbreak that was linked to onions used in McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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Guy does not take him seriously, but Bruno is deadly serious.
—Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024
Some seemed deadly dull, repetitive, or irrelevant.
—Steven Levy, WIRED, 4 Oct. 2024
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Underwood, 44, is scheduled to be killed by lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester on December 19.Jenna Sundel, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The state allows prisoners to choose their preferred method of execution: lethal injection or gas chamber.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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Director Herbert Ross subverted Potter’s cynicism by emphasizing the life force and sheer talent of the American showbiz tradition and then connected it to visionary creativity as diverse as Edward Hopper and Bertolt Brecht.Armond White, National Review, 29 Nov. 2024
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Grab blackout shades or sheer curtains that still offer natural light exposure from Wayfair Basics and AllModern.Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Domantas Sabonis, Sacramento Kings C: More than 24.5 Points + Assists Sabonis is a mortal lock for a double-double each night, but that's usually with points and rebounds.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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Rogers was just the latest artist to pay homage to Payne, who died following a fall from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Wednesday, sustaining multiple, mortal injuries.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
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Still, if the risks of loss of secret data may be extremely destructive (like the military), not linking your network to the Internet might work better for you.Zain Jaffer, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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This liquid is extremely lightweight yet carries its weight, smoothing and plumping skin all the while.Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024
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This week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare Chief Executive Brian Thompson has unleashed a wave of public feeling — exasperation, anger, resentment, helplessness — from Americans sharing personal stories of interactions with insurance companies, often seen as faceless corporate giants.Tom Murphy and Devi Shastri, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to Kenny, the gunman was finally seen entering a cab that dropped him off near the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal at 178th St and Broadway — his last known location — around 7:30 a.m., just 45 minutes after the fatal shooting.Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 7 Dec. 2024
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President Joe Biden’s full and unconditional pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, did not warrant front page coverage.Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Dec. 2024
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In June, Hunter Biden was found guilty of three felony charges, but he has now been granted a full and unconditional pardon by his father, covering all potential offenses committed from January 1, 2014, to December 1, 2024.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Torres was found dead on the morning of Feb. 24, 2020, inside a suitcase in the couple's Winter Park apartment.KC Baker, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Two dogs believed to belong to the woman have since been found dead, too.Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024
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The band worked incredibly hard during their first era, releasing a lot of music for a group of brothers during their decades together.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The documentary highlights his global fame, something which has baffled Mackie, who comes across as incredibly grounded, despite his influence.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Deadly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deadly. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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