pollute

Example Sentences

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Signs of that shift are already visible, as fake images of real incidents further pollute the information landscape.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Beijing doesn’t have to worry if hazardous byproducts pollute rivers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

"Microplastics do not just pollute aquatic environments as visible particles. They also create an invisible chemical plume that changes as they weather," said lead author Jiunian Guan of Northeast Normal University.

From Science Daily • Dec. 31, 2025

Solar panels are mostly recyclable, made of glass, aluminium, silver, and polymers - but trace toxic metals like lead and cadmium can pollute soil and water if mishandled.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2025

“The gallbladder is a filter. You must not shock or pollute it!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin