foreign substance

Example Sentences

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Because EVs can be produced with materials largely found in a patient's own cells, the body is less likely to treat the particles as a foreign substance.

From Science Daily • Nov. 27, 2023

Domingo Germán pitched into the seventh inning to win his first start following a 10-game suspension for using a foreign substance on the mound.

From Washington Times • May 30, 2023

Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected for having a foreign substance on his hand but the Dodgers still had offensive struggles in 5-3 loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2023

“Players who are found to have used a foreign substance following a prior suspension for violating the rule will be subject to more severe, progressive discipline for each subsequent violation,” Hill said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2023

Again Mr. Naylor showed interest, and learned that the water pressure was not all that it should be in the neighbourhood, and it was thought that some foreign substance had got into the pipes.

From John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall by Jenkins, Herbert George