pollution
Example Sentences
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Many Southern California creeks and concrete-lined channels are deemed “impaired” by regulators because pollution levels violate water quality standards.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
As a result, the fire whirl consumed oil more rapidly while producing significantly less pollution.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
Using Medicare and emissions data in the United States from 1999 to 2020, the researchers found 460,000 deaths were attributable to such pollution from coal in that period.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
"The Niger Delta is the poster child for mangrove pollution impact," said Bunting.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
We don’t live near a big city, so there’s very little light pollution.
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
Vocabulary lists containing pollution
Africa - Introductory
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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