septic
Example Sentences
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At one point, the cave faced a potential threat when someone attempted to develop the land and convert the cave into a septic tank.
From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026
The Polish patients' rights ombudsman also found that Izabela's rights had been violated, and recommended new protocols for septic shock and for situations posing threats to a woman's health.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
In 2018 she developed septic shock while receiving cancer treatment at the same hospital campus, which is now at the centre of a public inquiry into safety issues.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
City officials in December said the advanced septic systems were no longer required, after determining advice to do so from the state was incorrect.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026
I prefer the top of his sleeping bag, which is less septic.
From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
