Mercury

Example Sentences

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Yet earlier this month, a new Consumer Reports investigation did not detect mercury in any of the formulas tested, including Bobbie infant formula.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Initial testing by the nonprofit environmental group Heal the Bay in the weeks after the fires documented a spike in lead, mercury and other heavy metals in coastal waters.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

Studies have found dangerous levels of mercury in the residents’ bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Restricting mercury pollution was another key issue for Kennedy, something he personally championed in the past.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

Did it flow as thickly as mercury, or was it thin as water?

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo