man-made
Example Sentences
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Steel industry emissions are also a major driver of climate change, with the sector responsible for around seven percent of all man-made greenhouse gas emissions.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Nearly 70 years after the Soviet Union launched the first satellite, there is more man-made material in space than ever before.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The lake, which straddles the border with Zambia, is one of the world's largest man-made reservoirs, supporting transport and fishing and providing vital hydroelectric power to both countries.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Flames engulfed the world's largest tropical rainforest in 2024 when an unprecedented drought triggered the spread of fires, the majority of which were man-made.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
The Florida Keys are a national marine sanctuary, which means that the islands are supposedly protected by special laws against pollution, poaching, and other man-made damage.
From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen
