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
  • Cleopatra was imprisoned in her palace, and legend has it that an ally brought her a basket of figs, and hidden within was the cobra that gave the Egyptian queen that fatal bite.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Save for a quick glance at his adversary, Redford fixes his eyes on the out-of-focus holster in the foreground, a cobra waiting to strike.
    Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The smallest snake in the state, the pygmy rattlesnake, packs a punch given its compact size.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2025
  • If there was a six-foot gopher snake roaming the property, why not a rattlesnake, too?
    T. Coraghessan Boyle, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rihanna has also rotated Amina Muaddi python heels this year, while brands from Jimmy Choo to Adidas have pushed snakeskin capsules.
    Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Staff said the python likely escaped its home and asked for help finding the snake’s owner.
    Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Oct. 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
  • For one, the Lidia thong design was rendered with in an anaconda print in a bold tangerine hue, but other versions played with cork or raffia elements, in addition to leather.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2025
  • But chaos erupts when the anaconda escapes mid-filming, forcing the team deep into the jungle in search of another.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • As the leaves turn to shades of orange and brown, a copperhead snake starts to blend perfectly into its habitat.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Most people get bitten by copperheads, Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency spokesperson Barry Cross told The Tennessean.
    Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Sep. 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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