pollution
Example Sentences
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For decades, however, forests have been exposed to increasing amounts of nitrogen pollution.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
While the developer touted the potential for jobs and tax revenue, residents expressed concerns about noise and air pollution, rising electricity rates and a potential to lower property values.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Efforts to reduce nitrogen pollution are already underway because of concerns about biodiversity loss and air quality.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Plus: Ferrari’s EV haters, a “mind-bogglingly crazy” heat wave and a fight over coal pollution in Texas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Sister Inez said it was caused by pollution in the water the Keepers used to grow plankton.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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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