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tear gas

[teer] / tɪər /
NOUN
poisonous gas
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The cites worst affected Wednesday included Paris, Bordeaux in the southwest and Lyon in the southeast, and the northern city of Lille where police again used tear gas in clashes, AFP correspondents said.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

Police used tear gas to disperse crowds in Westfield area as they moved towards the headquarters of the national electricity company, Nawec, with some chanting.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026

ICE agents then deployed tear gas into the home and took the men and their partners into custody, according to the documents and other court records.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

After being taken to the hospital to be treated for exposure to tear gas, he was released and booked into the Valley jail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2026

None of the soldiers have dust bombs or tear gas.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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