hazardous
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The memoir of a former New York City subway motorman details his hazardous workdays below the streets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Army Corps of Engineers cleared nearly 9,700 properties of hazardous items and other fire debris in eight months, one of the fastest cleanups of its size in modern history.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
As of Wednesday morning, Chiang Mai's PM2.5 level, which refers to the concentration of tiny, hazardous particles smaller than 2.5 micrometres, was classified as "very unhealthy".
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
“Weather alerts are intended to raise awareness of hazardous conditions, while emergency alerts issued by local authorities are used to communicate immediate protective actions tied to a specific incident,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Detective work was proving to be more hazardous than it originally seemed.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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