radioactive

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But then, he predicted that industries would start using uranium and radium, and pretty soon we’d have … radioactive smog.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Herrera was certainly the less radioactive candidate of the two.

From Slate • Mar. 9, 2026

Tiny samples of radioactive material have twice been collected under a trial project using special tools, but full-fledged extractions are yet to take place.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

In the end, Fennell took home the statue for best original screenplay, cementing her prowess in Oscar gold — and turning herself radioactive forevermore.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

“Are you a jumper?” asks a pale man sitting in the next chair, drinking something blue and possibly radioactive.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman