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manure

[muh-noor, -nyoor] / məˈnʊər, -ˈnyʊər /


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Though the sequels became progressively worse, each one has a handful of great situational gags — diamonds sparkling through manure recalling the finest, silliest bits in classic spoof films from the late 20th century.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

Tests revealed the water is contaminated with nitrate, which can come from fertilizer, animal manure or human sewage, and 1,2,3-trichloropropane, a hazardous chemical that was widely used in pesticides years ago.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

He uses mostly poultry litter, an organic fertilizer comprised of bird manure, feathers, bedding material and spilled feed, and he buys a lot of it — 3,125 tons each year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The group legal claim alleges that the nutrients from the manure frequently washed off the soil into waterways leading to high levels of phosphorus, nitrogen and bacteria entering the rivers.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

There are fifteen million hogs in Iowa, so a lot of manure to manage.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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