lethal combination

Frequency: 6.66.2 per million words

a mixture that is sufficient to cause death

combinationADJECTIVE + NOUN

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lethal

Examples (10)

  • High debt and low earnings are a lethal combination.
  • Mixing ammonia and bleach creates a lethal combination of toxic gases.
  • The coroner reported that a lethal combination of alcohol and pills caused his death.
  • The boxer's speed and power were a lethal combination in the ring.
  • Their aggressive marketing and innovative products proved to be a lethal combination for their competitors.
  • His arrogance and ignorance are a truly lethal combination.
  • The snake's venom and its lightning-fast strike make for a lethal combination.
  • Driving on icy roads with worn-out tires is a lethal combination.
  • In ancient warfare, the phalanx formation and long spears were a lethal combination against cavalry.
  • Ignoring these warning signs could create a lethal combination of factors leading to system failure.