toxic
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French lawmakers on Tuesday recognised the state's partial responsibility in allowing a toxic pesticide to be used in the French West Indies despite health warnings, inflicting long-term harm on the islands and their people.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
These materials are relatively abundant, do not require complex manufacturing processes, and contain no toxic ingredients.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
It’s also in close proximity to several condemned Superfund sites deemed too toxic to recover.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
In recent years, toxic black dye had been put into the water at the "Blue Lagoon" to put people off swimming.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
I liked the absinthe-green shade of her blouse, even though it was toxic.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing toxic
Holes
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