polluted
Example Sentences
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The new law sets France "the goal of decontaminating soil and water polluted" by the pesticide, according to a copy on the parliament's website.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Andrew Whelton, a Purdue University researcher who has studied environmental risk following disaster, said the EPA sampling — which tested only one mixed sample — would probably mask heavily polluted areas of the home.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Water quality at coastal locations is generally much better than inland, with rivers frequently polluted by sewage discharges and agricultural run-off.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
My apartment in Queens was almost visible across the river; a swim through one of the nation’s more polluted waterways felt more attainable than walking the 6 miles that remained.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
“Sorry,” I said, “but you polluted mine. What was I supposed to do?”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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