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plastic

[plas-tik] / ˈplæs tɪk /




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Grossman, who is 62 years old and the wife of prominent plastic surgeon Dr. Peter Grossman, was convicted of second-degree murder and is serving 15 years to life in prison for the boys’ deaths.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

"Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer," former US president Barack Obama reminisced about a meal he shared there with late chef Anthony Bourdain in 2016.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Sponges made with lower amounts of plastic released significantly fewer particles than those with higher plastic content.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

SharkSafe Barriers are made from recyclable plastic and ceramic magnets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

“Somebody likes somebody,” Luisa whispers, licking whipped cream off a plastic spoon.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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