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Recent Examples of nonfatal
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.
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Officials also report declines in nonfatal shootings, vehicle thefts, and overall crime citywide.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 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
The National Fraternal Order of Police tracks the number of officer shootings, both fatal and nonfatal.
—Claudia Lauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026
Officials also report declines in nonfatal shootings, vehicle thefts, and overall crime citywide.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 8 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
The National Fraternal Order of Police tracks the number of officer shootings, both fatal and nonfatal.
—Claudia Lauer, Los Angeles Times, 6 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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It was called a tragedy by environmentalists, who along with ranchers accused the state of taking too long to try nonlethal ways of controlling the animals.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
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If those steps don’t work, Kellum said other options might include trapping and potentially using nonlethal projectiles, such as paint balls, to chase away, haze and deter them.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 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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Sleep disturbances While marijuana’s mild sedating and relaxing effects can sometimes help people who have difficulty falling asleep, experts say there are several important things to consider before using it as a sleep aid.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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These are some of the best places in the world to live in with mild winters, affordable cost of living, and great health care.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Nonfatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfatal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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