dumping
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"When I found out about the Monsanto chemical dumping at Stoney Hill, I next identified Sutton Walls in Herefordshire, then Cefn Mawr in north Wales," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Prior to apparently dumping its holdings, the fund had posted dazzling returns by using leverage to bet on AI-related stocks, reportedly tallying a more than 2,000% gain since its launch in September 2024.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
In a district with the highest poverty rate in the city, residents are concerned about issues including illegal dumping, public safety, a dearth of grocery stores and a sense of being neglected by City Hall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Around 700 firefighters have been battling the flames on land, while several firefighting planes have been dumping water from the sky since the blaze erupted around midday on Wednesday.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“It feels like a sparsely furnished apartment,” Emily said, dumping her bin next to his.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
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