noxious
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"Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces," the DEP spokesperson said.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
"So, they can cope with higher levels of noxious irritants produced by cold exposure."
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
Garbus’ four-part docuseries exposes the family’s noxious dynamics to the klieg lights of public judgment, offering reportorial context to their expansive influence.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
They exported to the world the noxious idea that poor countries were poor because they had too many babies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
“I told you there was something suspicious going on,” Mr. Greene said, feeling pretty proud of himself and puffing up a noxious cloud of cherry tobacco smoke, which burned my eyes.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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