dust

Example Sentences

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"The star has so little carbon that it suggests an early sprinkling of cosmic dust is responsible for making it," said Ji.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

New research from our team of epidemiologists at USC and UC Irvine, shows that blowing dust is impeding the lung growth of children in the region — especially those living closest to the Salton Sea.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

A man has died near Athens as a storm hits parts of Greece with gale-force winds and flooding, while a Saharan dust storm enveloped the island of Crete.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

In another viral example, an X account posted an AI video appearing to show Dubai's Burj Khalifa skyscraper collapsing in a cloud of dust.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

There’d be some place I’d forgotten that would clearly have a Wonder or two sitting around collecting dust.

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