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asbestos

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


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A warning has been issued after asbestos was found in some stretchy toys.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Kirklees Council said it now adheres to "the highest modern standards of safety in managing and monitoring asbestos in our buildings as part of a robust asbestos management plan".

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Until recently, the remains of the buildings on the base were riddled with asbestos and fuel barrels leaked jet fuel into the surrounding waterways.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

To visualize microscopic asbestos fibers in talcum powder, he brought a bale of hay into a courtroom and dropped a needle into the blades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

Most were brick, others covered with asbestos shingles.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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