wonder drug
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of wonder drug
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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After all, the industry regularly reminds us that longer patent terms are needed to ensure they can make enough profit to pay for the research and development of the next wonder drug.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
Official papers unearthed by the National Archives reveal the prime minister's frustration and concern over slow progress securing supplies of what was then seen to be a brand new "wonder drug".
From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2025
The medicine kept her happy and well with few side effects, and she described it as a wonder drug.
From Salon ● Sep. 10, 2024
It was called Factor VIII. It was more convenient when compared with an alternative treatment and was dubbed a wonder drug.
From Seattle Times ● May 18, 2024
He was happy, relaxed, self-assured, pleased as punch, like someone who had been terminally ill and, when all seemed lost, had been cured by some wonder drug and was now ready to conquer the world.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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