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asbestos

[as-bes-tuhs, az-] / æsˈbɛs təs, æz- /


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The World Health Organization counts UV-emitting tanning beds as a Group 1 carcinogen, alongside other known human carcinogens like tobacco cigarettes and asbestos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Two Crayola craft boxes for children have been withdrawn and a recall issued over concerns sand in the kits may be contaminated with asbestos.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Bradford supports the legislation but wants to make sure that it does not lead to litigation from owners of older homes already contaminated by lead paint and asbestos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

But J&J denies this allegation stating that the baby powder "was compliant with any required regulatory standards, did not contain asbestos, and does not cause cancer."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Eight asbestos ceiling tiles had started to bulge down, which meant that either Sycorax and Caliban were getting fatter or the ceiling was getting weaker.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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