spray

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Its lead asset, a nasal spray called BPL-003, is slated to enter Phase 3 trials later this quarter, targeting patients with treatment-resistant depression.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

Numbing spray dripped onto the back of my tongue, its bitter flavor making me want to gag.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

In testing, the artificial saliva spray reduced bacterial activity and slowed tooth demineralization -- the process by which teeth lose calcium and phosphate, making them more vulnerable to cavities.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Oil-based substances can include lab-made fragrances, propellants that push spray deodorant out of the can, and stabilizing ingredients that help keep everything mixed evenly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Is a student behind it, or did some adult sneak into our school with a can of red spray paint?

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman