dust

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Humans can catch hantaviruses from contact with infected mice or rats or their droppings, or being bitten or inhaling contaminated dust.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Favorites by Diana Ross and Beyoncé are held up to the roar of the crowd before pixie dust is released from the musical’s original Broadway cast album.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Patched up with pieces of a car tyre and orange with dust, it's clear they have covered a lot more ground than just a solitary marathon.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

A single particle of dust can upend the entire production process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

When Ma mentioned that my eyes were like steamed taro, swollen and purplish, I muttered that they were itchy from the dust blowing everywhere.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu