injection

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Recent Examples of injection Many experts view the shift from injecting to smoking as a promising development that could help extend the decline in deaths, on top of mitigating the harm and expense of the consequences that often accompany injection. Lev Facher, STAT, 12 Feb. 2026 Besides getting players back healthy, the 49ers need an injection of speed on offense, a big guard, some pass-rush help and a playmaker in the secondary. Vic Tafur, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 The lethal injection took only 12 minutes to complete after Simpson gave his last words. Nolan Clay, Oklahoman, 12 Feb. 2026 PrEP is a daily pill or every-other-month injection to prevent HIV infection in people at elevated risk. Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for injection
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Noun
  • From pill box hats to Bambi prints to colorful tights, inspiration was everywhere, both on the runways and amongst street-goers.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
  • An upcoming once-daily pill form of tirzepatide, called orforglipron, has shown promising results during clinical trials and is awaiting FDA approval.
    Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The fly in the ointment is likely Liverpool and their own managerial situation.
    Peter South, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Pack a small bag with bandages, gauze pads, medical tape, antibiotic ointment, and hand sanitizer.
    Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Adenot called out once the capsule docked to the space station 277 miles up.
    Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Marking the festivity, the Italian footwear brand, whose DNA is rooted in vintage Americana, is dropping a capsule collection developed in partnership with French writer, artist and photographer Thomas Lélu, best known for his handwritten art.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 14 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The resort is not screen-free by any means, but given the abundance of activities, the natural beauty of the landscape, and the coziness of the space, very few people seemed to feel the need to be on their phones or tablets—and instead spent time connecting.
    Katie Mathews, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The hope is the trial will show the once-a-day tablet will slow disease progression for those who have early-stage Parkinson’s.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This milky perfume is like a lightweight, concentrated lotion infused with hyaluronic acid that can be worn as perfume on its own or layered with scents.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The toiletries carry a serene, fresh scent, one that carries over from shampoo and conditioner to body lotion and more.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Dewan, wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap, smiled into the camera during their jam session.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The cap-sleeve top and wide-leg pants combo is sleek, flattering, and ridiculously easy to style with your favorite sneakers.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But midway through the first, Nayeli Thayer (two assists) found Cataruzolo for a shot at the right post and a 2-0 lead on the rebound after Metzler stuffed the first bid.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
  • None of his teammates were in double figures until Skyy Clark made some late shots to finish with 12 points.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The new Kiss & Blush Lip & Cheek Balm from The Crème Shop is a pigmented salve designed to give a pop of color to your cheeks and your pout.
    Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 11 Feb. 2026
  • The book received positive reviews, a salve to her ego that was bruised by Rupert’s criticism of her early writing.
    Gabriel Sherman, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026

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“Injection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injection. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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