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man-made

[man-meyd] / ˈmænˈmeɪd /


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Man-made interference also hits harder in the Arctic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 27, 2025

Man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known as PFAS, are found in all sorts of industrial and consumer products, including carpets, rain jackets, and makeup.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2024

Man-made fires have also taken their toll on Southern California’s freeways.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2023

Man-made materials can both help and hurt the birds.

From NewsForKids.net • Jul. 20, 2023

Man-made landmarks like Mesopotamian ziggurats or flat-sided Egyptian pyramids dominated their landscapes, creating a visual effect as stunning as the amount of effort required to build them.

From "The Annotated Mona Lisa" by Carol Strickland and John Boswell




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