secondhand smoke
Example Sentences
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They should avoid secondhand smoke and have their homes tested for radon gas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“Behavioral contagion” is why secondhand smoke is truly dangerous, as Frank points out.
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
In affected areas, residents urgently need to protect themselves from inhaling wildfire smoke, which is comparable in composition to secondhand smoke without the nicotine.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2024
Meanwhile Australia’s bans in areas like beaches and parks aren't necessarily about secondhand smoke "because there’s plenty of fresh air around".
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2024
Research on the effects of secondhand smoke was relatively new.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
