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

Less than 24 hours later, Izabela died of septic shock.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

She recorded a narrative conclusion, and said he died following a cardiac arrest due to septic shock.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 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

Of course, no one said anything, their boss being touchier than a septic boil.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer