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polluted

[puh-loo-tid] / pəˈlu tɪd /




























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Now environmental advocates are pushing state regulators to crack down by requiring stormwater permits — essentially best practices — for businesses that haven’t been held accountable for their polluted runoff.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

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

One campaigner called it "bonkers" that the best way to get a polluted river cleaned up was turn it into a popular site for swimming.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Acid rain likely polluted drinking water, while thick ash buried vegetation and wildlife beneath heavy layers of debris.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

A heap of smoking rubber tires polluted the air.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye




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