contaminate
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The seemingly limitless proliferation of cases in which lawyers have been caught letting fictitious AI-generated legal citations contaminate their briefs continues to amaze.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Understanding how this molecular gearbox works could help researchers develop ways to stop bacteria from forming biofilms, slimy communities that cause infections and contaminate medical devices.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
Some ranchers worry that wastewater might contaminate sources of groundwater and imperil their operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
But it is required to obtain state permits to ensure the waste does not contaminate the environment or local water sources.
From Salon • Oct. 12, 2025
Aren’t you afraid I’ll try to contaminate it?
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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