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Recent Examples of nonfatal
As of March 19 – the most recent day of data collection – the Milwaukee Police Department has logged 63 nonfatal shootings and 20 homicides, although the homicide data doesn't break down cause of death.
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Ronald Fluker was prosecuted as part of a large-scale 2019 case involving 16 shootings, three homicides, and a string of home invasion robberies and carjackings, including the nonfatal shooting of an Orinda school board member.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
The settlement is far beyond the $470,000 state cap on nonfatal medical malpractice.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The shooting was reported in the area of Chapel Street and Kensington Street shortly before 8 p.m. when officers responded to the area and found that a 35-year-old New Haven woman had suffered a nonfatal gunshot wound, according to the New Haven Police Department.
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—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Ronald Fluker was prosecuted as part of a large-scale 2019 case involving 16 shootings, three homicides, and a string of home invasion robberies and carjackings, including the nonfatal shooting of an Orinda school board member.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
The settlement is far beyond the $470,000 state cap on nonfatal medical malpractice.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
The shooting was reported in the area of Chapel Street and Kensington Street shortly before 8 p.m. when officers responded to the area and found that a 35-year-old New Haven woman had suffered a nonfatal gunshot wound, according to the New Haven Police Department.
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—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfatal
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Often, coughs are caused by noninfectious conditions such as asthma, allergies, reflux diseases and chronic sinus drainage, Green says.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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More changes - including budget cuts - are anticipated in an ongoing reorganization effort that aims to remove noninfectious diseases from the CDC's responsibilities.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
29 July 2025
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The Marsies who resist arrest are doing so without batons, skull-protecting helmets, and guns containing, technically, nonlethal rounds.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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The directive aimed to encourage nonlethal tactics, according to an El Dorado County presentation.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.—
Charles Passy,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2020
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This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.—
David Shultz,
Science | AAAS,
8 Aug. 2019
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Juice Beauty Stem Cellular CC Cream SPF 30 Another outstanding clean-beauty pick, this nontoxic CC cream is packed with organic ingredients beneficial to aging skin.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Our top nontoxic utensil picks More difficult is choosing a material to commit to.—
Jamie Thilman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Apr. 2026
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In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships.—
Charina Chou,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2023
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The Live Filter Layers menu offers a wealth of nondestructive effects, including those that add noise, blur, change lighting and colors, distort, and sharpen.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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The machine scanned the skull using bright, nondestructive X-rays, generating over 9,000 high-resolution images and terabytes of data.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Manager Craig Counsell described this hamstring strain as mild, explaining Thielbar said this is a less-severe version of the ailment.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Fano is a big, athletic guy, but is a mild surprise as the first off the board.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Nonfatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfatal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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