contamination

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But vessels aren’t neutral objects; they often play a very important role in keeping their contents safe from contact with the outside world, free from contamination by external influences—free from reality, even.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

However, if it is a different new world strain, for example one called Sin Nombre, which only circulates in North America, contamination in South America can be ruled out.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Since sea otters rely on their dense fur coasts to stay warm, oil contamination from spills can be damaging to their coat and overall ability to survive in frigid water temperatures, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Residents still worry about long-term safety, including that contamination could rise from deeper parts of the river.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

A Washington Post reporter had been at the conference when Gartler announced the contamination problem, but he hadn’t covered it, and most scientists were still denying that the problem existed.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot