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adj. causing death VERBS be, prove ADV. near He has not driven since his near fatal crash earlier this year. | always, invariably, universally | often, sometimes, usually | rarely | potentially The disease is potentially fatal. PREP. for This kind of accident is almost always fatal for the pilot. | to a chemical which is invariably fatal to small mammals causing serious trouble VERBS be, prove ADV. absolutely | ultimately Her disregard of this advice was ultimately fatal. PREP. to Tax increases have proved fatal to the nation's business community.
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