mamba

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Recent Examples of mamba In mouse trials, the antidote was found to be protective against venom from the black mamba, king cobra, coral snakes and tiger snakes, among others. Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 5 May 2025 The antibody provided mice with full protection against five snakes - the black mamba and a mix of cobras. Ari Daniel, NPR, 2 May 2025 New research published in Cell discusses the first use of human antibodies to help create an antivenom that can be effective against multiple species of venomous snakes, including black mamba, king cobra, and tiger snakes. Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025 The people gravitated to Jordan’s cutthroat nature, to Kobe’s mamba mentality, to Iverson’s counter-culture defiance and to James, Curry and KD for their unique brilliance. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mamba
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Noun
  • Luckily, Australian skinks have evolved their own molecular armor against cobra venom—using the exact same sugar-blocking mechanism that cobras use to resist their own toxins.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 28 Aug. 2025
  • The vacation house has sat vacant over the long winter months, the windows latched tight against cobras and the clever fingers of baboons.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • How to identify venomous snakes The rattlesnake are the only native venomous snake in California, according to the University of California’s Statewide Integrated Pest Management Program.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • According to Barrios, 18 types of snakes are found in the Bay Area; only the rattlesnake is dangerous to humans.
    Tina Chen, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Kebede wears python-effect and suede outerwear over fluid pieces.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Shop the exclusive here at Vogue, and find yours in black, eucalyptus, oxblood, python, or black alligator.
    Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 July 2025
  • Though the platforms became the star of the show, other parts of Campbell’s ensemble, which included a bright pink feather boa and a Scottish inspired kilt, were also made famous by the fall.
    Rosa Rahimi, CNN Money, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • At this point, anything less than an anaconda pulling you under on a future housewives trip to the Amazon is going to feel like a letdown.
    Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
  • The Amazon The Amazon is home to over three million species of wildlife, including the famous pink river dolphin, tree frogs, spider monkeys, macaws, and anacondas—alongside diverse fish species and reptiles, like piranhas and caimans.
    Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The University of Kentucky says the main types of venomous snakes found in the commonwealth are copperheads, pigmy rattlesnakes, timber rattlesnakes and western cottonmouths.
    Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Tennessee's other venomous snakes are copperheads and cottonmouths.
    Kirsten Fiscus, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The snakes come from the elapid family and include cobras, mambas, taipans, coral snakes, and kraits — among other venomous species.
    Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 2 May 2025
  • Another version of the story has Jardine Matheson's taipan being greeted by a 21-gun salute, to the horror of the local military who reserve that tradition for high ranking officers.
    CNN, CNN, 8 June 2021
Noun
  • Their moccasin-like sole makes the boots comfortable to walk in, while the durable waterproof leather keeps your feet dry.
    Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • Joss placed a pair of moccasins between the couple, symbolizing their journey.
    Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025

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