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Recent Examples of injection
Among these, seven were done by lethal injection, two by gas, and on March 7, Brad Sigmon became the first person in the U.S. to be executed by firing squad in 15 years when he was put to death in South Carolina.
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Though Maya was clearly having an allergic reaction, ER staff waited more than 20 minutes to give her an injection of epinephrine, according to the complaint.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
These injections are harder to make than pills and are much less profitable than newer medications, discouraging manufacturers from jumping in.
—Rebecca Robbins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Eli Lilly’s weight loss injection Zepbound and diabetes shot Mounjaro target GLP-1 but also activate another gut hormone called GIP.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Though Maya was clearly having an allergic reaction, ER staff waited more than 20 minutes to give her an injection of epinephrine, according to the complaint.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
These injections are harder to make than pills and are much less profitable than newer medications, discouraging manufacturers from jumping in.
—Rebecca Robbins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
Eli Lilly’s weight loss injection Zepbound and diabetes shot Mounjaro target GLP-1 but also activate another gut hormone called GIP.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for injection
Noun
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Remember the $500 toilet seat and $20 aspirin pill that corporations charged the government?—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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While ovarian cancer cannot always be prevented, genetic testing, birth control pills, pregnancy, and a healthy lifestyle may help lower the risk.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The connection likely arose because of the thick, rich texture of cream, resembling ointments used for anointing.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The vet prescribed the cat can ointment called Animax.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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After the capsule landed safely, Jeff Bezos himself went to visit the crew.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Oprah Winfrey, who is King's best friend, was in the crowd watching the launch, and removed her glasses and wept when the capsule touched down.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Avoid phones, tablets, and computers at least an hour before bed.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
24 Apr. 2025
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According to airline officials, two of the biggest hurdles with getting the suites approved by regulators were their high walls, which the A350 was not initially designed to accommodate, and touch-screen seat controls that are operated through the same tablet as the inflight entertainment system.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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After Mary was arrested, Michelle and Kaj bought her items from the commissary online: a tube of cocoa-butter lotion, a pack of playing cards, some Kraft jalapeño spread, a flour tortilla, and a pair of reading glasses.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Crafted from lightweight, sturdy beechwood, this pro-kneading, lymphatic-draining tool is designed with soft, rounded edges that make for comfy gliding across your skin (go ahead and pair it with a serum or lotion for extra slip).—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
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The salary cap is projected to be $154.6 million next season with the luxury tax projected as $187.9 million, the first apron projected at $195.9 million and the second apron projected at $207.8 million.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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With a salary cap rising to $95.5 million for 2025-26, the Ducks enter the offseason with what CapWages estimates will be more than $39 million of cap space available for usage.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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At least two people were killed and six others were injured when shots rang out near the Tallahassee institution's Student Union, officials said during a press conference.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
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Mervis’ home run, a 396-foot shot to right-center field in the fourth inning, temporarily tied the game at 1-1.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
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Step 5: Wash and Moisturize Hands After removing the turmeric stains, wash your hands well and apply a moisturizer or salve to counteract the alcohol, which is drying to the skin.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Written and directed by Tina Landau, Redwood tells the story of Jesse, who after suffering a devastating trauma, escapes her high octane life in New York in search of some kind of salve.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Injection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injection. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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