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Recent Examples of sublethal
But subtler, sublethal effects, like those described above for DDT, could be much farther-reaching.
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Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
The third is that this dosage was sublethal, just to send a message.
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Ellen Barry and Ceylan Yeginsu,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2018
There’s a growing body of evidence, too, that neonicotinoids may have sublethal effects, says Dennis vanEngelsdorp, a bee researcher at the University of Maryland who was not involved in the new study.
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National Geographic,
26 July 2016
Matthew Savoca,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2023
The third is that this dosage was sublethal, just to send a message.
—
Ellen Barry and Ceylan Yeginsu,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2018
There’s a growing body of evidence, too, that neonicotinoids may have sublethal effects, says Dennis vanEngelsdorp, a bee researcher at the University of Maryland who was not involved in the new study.
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National Geographic,
26 July 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublethal
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Another toxic chemical crisis A massive fire at a Boyle Heights cold-storage warehouse triggered an ammonia leak, explosions and shelter-in-place orders across Eastside neighborhoods.
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The agency said no significant levels of toxic metals were observed.
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His provisional cause of death was given as multi-organ failure due to infective endocarditis, a rare infection of the inner lining or valves of the heart.
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On July 30, Ray updated her fans again, revealing her diagnosis of infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection.
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This petition must be placed within a tense French context, after several months of virulent criticism aimed at cinema.
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Topline Kanye West performed to a stadium crowd of more than 100,000 fans in Turkey on Saturday, his first performance in Europe in more than a decade, as the rapper attempts a comeback following immense backlash to his long history of virulent antisemitic remarks, which derailed his career.
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The cane toad, also known as the bufo toad or the marine toad, is known for the large, poisonous glands behind its eyes that secrete toxins when it’s touched.
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Berlin — Authorities across Germany have been battling an aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars, which can cause severe health issues and have led to the closure of parks and other outdoor spaces, including in Berlin.
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Lynn's infectious personality and ongoing quest for selfies made her someone that everyone wanted to know, and her sharp wit kept readers coming back for more.
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The traveler was infectious while passing through Los Angeles County, potentially exposing others at LAX and the Hilton Los Angeles Airport Hotel.
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Setting yourself up to overcome its deleterious effects on your money should be one of your top priorities, says Boneparth.
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Alcohol, even marijuana, even light marijuana use, can have a deleterious effect on the development of a young brain.
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Telegram said its moderation systems remove millions of pieces of harmful content each month, including non-consensual pornography.
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Developing a negative self-view as a result of these harmful experiences during your formative years is not uncommon.
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But even with federal legislation prohibiting discrimination, the pernicious virus of bias infects too many institutions.
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This safety feature is indispensable, which makes this new wave of thefts particularly pernicious.
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“Sublethal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublethal. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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