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heavy metal

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hard rock
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Doing so will increase the likelihood of heavy metal particles, which can carry lung irritants and carcinogens, being spread and inhaled.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

She said certain samples she’s worked on with Metabolic Studio have gone from testing at high heavy metal levels to nearly contaminant-free.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

The trial was proposed for the heavy metal heavyweights' gig at Hampden Park on 25 June as a way of reducing queues at the bar.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

US heavy metal band Metallica have teamed up with the Welsh Blood Service ahead of their UK tour this summer, to encourage fans to donate blood and plasma.

From BBC May 26, 2026

At the end is a heavy metal door propped open to the outside with a block of wood.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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