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polluted

[puh-loo-tid] / pəˈlu tɪd /




























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Last year, the nearby River Teifi was noted as one of the UK's most polluted rivers, with 2,232 spills lasting more than 22,000 hours recorded in 2024.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

Initial results showed children's lungs in London were smaller in capacity than those in Luton, which is less polluted than London but has a similar mix of pollutants.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

“Your bank account can’t protect you if you are breathing polluted air or rely on a dysfunctional health care system.”

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

Earlier population studies found that exposure to polluted air was associated with a greater likelihood of developing RA.

From Science Daily Aug. 6, 2026

Or you love wild places or city parks and would like to make sure they stay that way and do not become polluted or get dug up for roads, houses, or shops.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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