toxic

Example Sentences

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He defended crafts chain Michael’s against claims that toxic levels of carbon monoxide at one of its stores caused brain damage to an employee’s unborn daughter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But Myela describes his feelings towards Simeone as being like a "toxic relationship".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The influx of nutrients from the landslide may have supported these communities, while the release of toxic sulfur compounds could have discouraged other marine life from disturbing them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Lead is toxic to humans of any age or health status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

The walls are white, the floors squeak, and everything smells like a mix of toxic cleaning products and sickness.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy