narcotics
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pluralof narcotic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
narcoticnounany of a class of substances that blunt the senses, as opium, morphine, belladonna, marijuana, and alcohol, that in large quantities produce euphoria, stupor, or coma, that when used constantly can cause habituation or addiction, and that are used in medicine to relieve pain, cause sedation, and induce sleep.
Example Sentences
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Shibiri, who oversaw anti-gang, narcotics, illegal mining investigations among others in his role, said the money was for repairs to his son's car.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
The wall is intended to curb illegal immigration and narcotics trafficking from Mexico, which have declined, according to official indicators.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
“There are a number of unanswered questions,” said Evan Ellis, who served in Trump’s first term planning State Department policy on Latin America, the Caribbean and international narcotics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026
Myth One: This was a law-enforcement operation to bring to justice a notorious narcotics trafficker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 5, 2026
I had been around long enough either to know or to spot instinctively most regular detectives and cops, though not the narcotics people.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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