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a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone
a potion that is supposed to improve health The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess. medical potions sleeping potions
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Other actors on the show include Paapa Essiedu as potions master Snape, John Lithgow as headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Montespan’s rivals accused her of ensnaring the king using the dark art of potions.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The exhibition blends film nostalgia with modern technology, giving visitors a chance to cast spells through motion sensors, conjure their Patronus on a digital screen and test their potion making skills.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
The minds behind Hocus Pocus 3 are brewing up a fresh potion of sisterly magic, screenwriter Jen D'Angelo exclusively tells EW.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
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The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old man, was not hurt and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which police say is standard procedure.—
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Such advances are particularly valuable in drug discovery, where precise molecular design is essential, as well as in the development of advanced materials and agrochemicals.—
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
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Anyone with diabetes or taking glucose-lowering medications should consult a healthcare provider before adding magnesium, berberine, or both to their management plan.—
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Naltrexone is available with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider, such as a primary care doctor, addiction medicine specialist or psychiatrist.—
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She's been vocal about the unique needs of helping the BIPOC population, which often lacked access to or trust in traditional medicine.—
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Older remedies approved to treat motion sickness include antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Bonine/Dramamine nondrowsy), and anticholinergics delivered via skin patch such as hyoscine (Scopolamine).—
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The root cause of Cuba’s tragedy is Cuban; the remedy for Cuba will be Cuban, too.—
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Although there is no cure for autism, early support and therapies can make a meaningful difference.—
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The cure, for Hobbes, won’t seem all that palatable to most Americans today.—
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Hi Boy blood orange cardamom social tonic and topped with a burning cinnamon stick.—
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What the Research Suggests Pinning down concrete research insights on oxymel’s health benefits is tricky—studies have tested many versions of the tonic, making results difficult to compare.—
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When unsure, spacing supplements away from your pill—or avoiding them altogether—is the safest option.—
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The launch of the world’s first weight-loss pill – which has gone on sale in the US at a fraction of the cost of injectable versions – has rather stolen their thunder.—
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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