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asbestos

[as-bes-tuhs, az-] / æsˈbɛs təs, æz- /


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An MoD inquiry into the potential exposure found no evidence the marines and soldiers had been given a health and protection brief informing them of the asbestos hazard before, during or immediately after deployment.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

It noted that exercise planners were aware of the asbestos presence.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

However, questions were not asked about the state of the asbestos or to verify the host nation's claim buildings identified as safe from asbestos were indeed safe.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

It completed a project in 2024 to clear out the asbestos, mold and mice.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

He taped some to the asbestos tiles on classroom ceilings.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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