toxic
Example Sentences
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But the home still has no power, and tests revealed elevated levels of lead, a toxic byproduct of smoke damage from urban wildfires, Granaderos said.
“Our only choice is going back to a toxic house and risk our health and lives,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
On a show that mainly followed the lives of teenagers, Dane’s portrayal of troubled father Cal was scene-stealing as he navigated themes of repression, toxic masculinity and generational conflict.
From Salon
The story about the toxic mom group blew up just as you were launching this album.
From Los Angeles Times
The insurance department contends the complaint process has resulted in the reversal of claim denials, increased payouts and agreements in individual cases to test for the toxic residues of wildfire smoke.
From Los Angeles Times
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