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plastic

[plas-tik] / ˈplæs tɪk /




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When AFP visited, she was carrying water in large, plastic jerry cans and hand-washing clothes in a bowl on the dirt floor.

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

In 2025, 4 out of 5 plastic surgeons reported receiving consultation requests related to GLP-1 use.

From MarketWatch Sep. 5, 2026

Since he filed the report, Matson alleges, his neighbors’ dogs have killed two more of his ostriches, Shrek and Stella, while a third, Betty, choked on plastic trash that he claims came from their yard.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

From a plastic collection box outside Jon's house, the Free School clothes scheme has now launched a website and 8,000 items have been exchanged.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

There are two plastic frogs shooting water from their mouths, a miniature playground rising from the shallow water, and a padlocked fence separating the kid area from the actual lake.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller

Cars and batteries and plastics and metals and other things were incinerated, and a toxic plume traveled for miles.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

He added: "The streets are littered with plastics and broken glass. I pity neighbours of the park and surrounding streets who see their driveways and gardens used as toilets."

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

Tariffs on plastics, electrical machinery, and wood and paper products contribute the most to the increase.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

The new 50% tariff was set to cover $20 billion worth of Canadian goods—about 5% of Canada’s annual exports to the U. S.—ranging from hockey sticks and electronics to plastics and building materials.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

She wore clothes made out of plastics, mismatched socks, Day-Glo, and braces.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez




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