asbestos
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He began gaining renown as a lawyer in an era when asbestos cases were swamping the U.S. courts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Under the bill, however, insurers would be required to cover testing for lead, asbestos and other contaminants that have been found in soot, char and ash inside homes after a wildfire.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Some 2,700 people are diagnosed with the aggressive cancer in the UK each year, with the principal cause being the inhalation of asbestos fibres.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Ray knows all about the dangers of asbestos exposure.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Once I spent an entire day on top of the Hospital Building, keeping an eye on a crew of roofers who were removing an old surface laden with asbestos and then laying a new one.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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