pollution
Example Sentences
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The fires have created severe haze locally, with tens of thousands of cases of respiratory illnesses, and also caused regional air pollution spikes in Singapore and Malaysia.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Building this much nuclear power across America would entail a vast reduction of pollution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The investigation found at least 18 instances of civil unrest and at least 20 cases of water or air pollution tied to Indian fishmeal plants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Noise pollution is known to have a major negative impact on wildlife.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
New York City has too much light pollution.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
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Vocabulary lists containing pollution
Africa - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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