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noxious

[nok-shuhs] / ˈnɒk ʃəs /


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Controversial decisions, threats to officials, a noxious atmosphere culminating with Celtic fans squaring up to Hearts players - it was a pitiful end to what been a thrilling season.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

Wildfires burning in Canada have sent the noxious smog billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and the US Midwest urged to stay indoors due to dangerously low air quality.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

"So, they can cope with higher levels of noxious irritants produced by cold exposure."

From Science Daily Mar. 26, 2026

Both male and female therapists stress the importance of providing positive, pro-social and professional alternatives to the often noxious influence of the manosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 12, 2026

“It’s the source of a deadly miasma, a foul stench, indeed. There are noxious fumes all around the district. Mark my words, it will be a killer yet.”

From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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