asbestos
Example Sentences
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Swampy groundwater, asbestos and soil contamination at the site have caused delays and overruns, according to the Fed.
The owners of the factory in Rochdale have warned trespassers risk disturbing asbestos fibres, which can cause cancer if even small amounts are breathed in.
From BBC
The Fed has said the cost overruns are due to part to unforeseen conditions like more asbestos than anticipated and a higher-than-expected water table.
From MarketWatch
The Fed has said the cost overruns are due to part to unforeseen conditions like more asbestos than anticipated and a higher-than-expected water table.
From MarketWatch
A decision has been postponed for years, but now with falling masonry, lingering asbestos, regular fires and exploding toilets, everyone agrees the work needs to be done.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
