Example Sentences

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Overall, the findings indicate that certain laxatives may help slow the progression of kidney deterioration.

From Science Daily • Dec. 3, 2025

"I underwent intestinal surgeries in 2024, which required me to consume laxatives beforehand," one Weibo user wrote.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

I’m using stool softeners and laxatives as well as walking and drinking water.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2024

“The main effect of laxatives really is in the colon,” he says.

From Scientific American • Nov. 1, 2023

After my umpteenth trip to the latrine, I figured most of her elixirs are laxatives, but so far I’m holding up better than most.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool