plastic
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She also raised the alarm about what she thought were bombs, but the prosecution explained that several plastic bottles filled with polystyrene were found, and no explosives.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
They form as larger plastic materials break down over time and can enter the body through food and drinking water.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
Instead, she came back with plastic golf clubs - and changed the course of her son's life.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
In March, prices for polyethylene, the most commonly used plastic globally, rose to their highest point in nearly four years, a problem for companies that need the material.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
A few seconds later, the black plastic went orange as the flame grabbed it.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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