hazardous
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Hinging a film on one big narrative element is already a hazardous decision.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
According to the FBI warrant, the officers will seize items in violation of measures to prevent the accidental release of hazardous substances into the air.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Paul O'Dwyer, Andrea Powell, Morgan Rogers and Nicola Wheatley died after paddleboarding in "extremely hazardous conditions" on the Western Cleddau river in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in October 2021.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
The updated permit has also allowed the site to temporarily store and move some hazardous and clinical waste, though these materials will not be burned at the energy recovery facility.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“That encounter is a frightening example of why the woods are forbidden. It could have been disastrous. You ventured toward a very hazardous area.”
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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