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She was left with hearing problems after the harsh treatment to remove the toxins from her body.
From Barron's
Pollution is a longstanding problem, but plants can help by filtering dirty air, absorbing harmful gases and cooling cities.
From Barron's
“He keeps getting better every week. I don’t think distance will be a problem with him. This is very exciting. He’s legit.”
From Los Angeles Times
Experts point out that the widespread use of traditional healers for snakebites means that the true scale of the problem is not known, as many deaths will go unrecorded.
From BBC
“He had a real problem playing the part of an experienced cross-country skier,” director John Glen wrote in his memoir.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.