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Recent Examples of nonfatal
In an update Thursday morning, Fairfield police said the three surviving victims suffered nonfatal gunshot wounds.
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Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Kehinde Riley, 30, and Donald Alves, 31, were charged with multiple counts of assault with a firearm and gun possession in connection with three nonfatal shootings.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
High rates of nonfatal attempts were recorded most in veterans under the age of 45, females, and veterans with central nervous system cancer or thyroid cancer.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
On Christmas Day, an unhoused man survived a nonfatal stabbing.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026
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Sacbee.com, 4 June 2026
Kehinde Riley, 30, and Donald Alves, 31, were charged with multiple counts of assault with a firearm and gun possession in connection with three nonfatal shootings.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
High rates of nonfatal attempts were recorded most in veterans under the age of 45, females, and veterans with central nervous system cancer or thyroid cancer.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
On Christmas Day, an unhoused man survived a nonfatal stabbing.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 29 May 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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Since the decision, residents and conservationists around the country have rallied around the geese, urging the HOA to reconsider the cull and find nonlethal measures to control the population.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Pearson said any bear problems should be promptly reported to Fish and Game, as early interventions can increase the chances that the agency can remove the bear by nonlethal methods.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 June 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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Unlike other hard metals, tungsten is largely nontoxic, but the byproducts from mining it—called tailings—contain other harmful metals including arsenic, copper, zinc and lead and can leach into the environment.—
Ari Sen,
Scientific American,
13 June 2026
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The testing also showed that after a time, the chromium reverted back to nontoxic form.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 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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Officials for both the village of Homer Glen and Homer Township will hold separate special meetings Friday to vote on a formal objection to plans for a nondestructive hydro-excavation company on 159th Street in unincorporated Will County.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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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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Any outdoor space equipped with a sun shade sail offers relief from the heat, mild protection from rain and an improved aesthetic.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
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Some experience mild discomfort.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Nonfatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfatal. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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