pollution
Example Sentences
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The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
However, there was an increase in pollution from transport - both in terms of domestic transport and international aviation - as well as from buildings.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Also included are the sites of underground gas storage facilities, refineries, fuel terminals, legacy pollution sites, active industrial sites, landfills, dumps and recycling centers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
As a result, the fire whirl consumed oil more rapidly while producing significantly less pollution.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
It runs on fossil fuel and creates tons of waste and pollution.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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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