dust

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The planet likely gathered its atmosphere in a cold region beyond the frost line, where water freezes onto dust grains and forms icy particles.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

Tracye Saar, who is her mother’s youngest daughter and also her studio manager, has memories of sitting under the long wooden tables at the ICCC, smelling the dust and oil from the sewing machines.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Hantaviruses, which are found around the world, usually only cause infections in people who are at high risk of exposure to the droppings, saliva and urine of infected rodents, or contaminated dust.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

An unverified video circulating on social media showed firemen entering a heavily damaged flat covered in dust and rubble and with blown-out windows, while another showed drone debris strewn across the street below.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

I splashed the dust off my face at the pump and took a nice long drink.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney