pollution
Example Sentences
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The Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act would address a glaring irony in our current regulations: They deter prescribed burns due to pollution concerns.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Today, large guitarfish have almost vanished, he said, blaming pollution, changing fishing practices and climate change.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
“The Social Network” prophesied a new era of digital media pollution at the hands of an antisocial egomaniac, updating “Citizen Kane” for the world’s next tectonic shift.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
Disease, disturbance and pollution have meant vast swathes of once vibrant green seabed have been left bare.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
G’ma said they can’t see them from Atlanta because there’s too much light pollution.
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
Vocabulary lists containing pollution
Africa - Introductory
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Eastern Europe - Introductory
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East Asia - Middle School
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