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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

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

Two Crayola craft boxes for children have been withdrawn and a recall issued over concerns sand in the kits may be contaminated with asbestos.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

"A lot of people think that asbestos is a historical problem caused by heavy industry, Rick's case really does prove that's not the case," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

So there I was, holding this trash can underneath the eight bulging asbestos ceiling tiles, and Mr. Vendleri started to push up on one of them with his mallet.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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