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rotting

ADJECTIVE
crumbling
Synonyms


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He says flies have been swarming relentlessly over the past weeks, since the food that was stored in the warehouse began rotting.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Southern California air regulators Thursday adopted a slate of new requirements aimed at neutralizing the rancid odors from the fire-damaged Lineage warehouse that still contains millions of pounds of rotting food.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

But in the weeks since, the stench of rotting food has drifted into nearby neighborhoods.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

"We call it rotting out," says Fererro, now wearing a white laboratory coat as he adds handfuls of seagrass to the Calshot tank.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

“Oh yeah. Nothing like rotting meat to improve the day.”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt




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