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Recent Examples of nonfatal
The driver is being treated for nonfatal injuries at a hospital and was arrested, police said.
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Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Mayor Quinton Lucas said that nonfatal shootings had dropped by roughly 30 percent in 2025 when compared to 2024.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
That same night, an Oakland rapper known as Zaygottawinn, also an alleged Funktown associate, was arrested while allegedly running from a nearby nonfatal shooting on Foothill Boulevard where 35 rounds were fired, but no one was hit, according to authorities.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The verdict also found Valle not guilty of first-degree intentional assault in the nonfatal stabbings of Ryan Heinz and Thomas Connery and not guilty of second-degree intentional assault in the stabbing of Faison Teele.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
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Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Mayor Quinton Lucas said that nonfatal shootings had dropped by roughly 30 percent in 2025 when compared to 2024.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
That same night, an Oakland rapper known as Zaygottawinn, also an alleged Funktown associate, was arrested while allegedly running from a nearby nonfatal shooting on Foothill Boulevard where 35 rounds were fired, but no one was hit, according to authorities.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
The verdict also found Valle not guilty of first-degree intentional assault in the nonfatal stabbings of Ryan Heinz and Thomas Connery and not guilty of second-degree intentional assault in the stabbing of Faison Teele.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfatal
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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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This tube contains 15 billion virus-like vesicles—small sacs of noninfectious particles replicated in a lab.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 July 2025
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The state spent more than $2 million on nonlethal efforts to drive the wolves away from human communities, working day and night over the summer to frighten them with drones, flags, rubber bullets and beanbags, among other methods.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The initial ruling blocked federal agents in Minnesota from arresting peaceful protesters or using pepper spray and other nonlethal munitions against them.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 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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Baking soda cuts grease, removes residue, deodorizes, and is gentle and nontoxic.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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If your utensils have worn out their welcome, swap them with these nontoxic tools to cook without worries.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 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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While swabbing is considered the gold standard in forensic science, brushing could be a quick, nondestructive method the authors could consider in the future, said Kelly Meiklejohn, associate professor in forensic science at Western Sydney University in Australia.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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Many of these components require multi-axis machining, high-temperature curing, and specialized nondestructive inspection.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Nov. 2025
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Temperature and Humidity Skeleton flowers can adapt to many different climates but thrive when they are planted in regions with cool to cold winters and mild summers.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Feb. 2026
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Temperatures can vary by elevation, time of day In early February, weather conditions across southern Arizona are typically mild during the day but cooler overnight.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Nonfatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfatal. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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