Mercury

Example Sentences

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The results, he claimed, revealed elevated levels of heavy metals, such as mercury, in 16 of the products tested.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Temperatures are expected to peak Tuesday through Friday, with the mercury rising into the 80s along the coast and into the 90s and past the 100-degree mark inland, likely shattering records.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Studies have found dangerous levels of mercury in the residents’ bodies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Restricting mercury pollution was another key issue for Kennedy, something he personally championed in the past.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

It made visible a causal relationship: the weight of the air and the weight of the mercury balanced each other.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton