noxious
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The lawsuit says that residents were subjected to “evacuation orders, shelter-in-place directives, exposure concerns, noxious chemical odors, fear of contamination, interference with the use and enjoyment of their homes and properties, and other damages.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
Like Kennedy, he failed to end a noxious regime, but he still has cards if he’s willing to play them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
"So, they can cope with higher levels of noxious irritants produced by cold exposure."
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
The "Black Summer" bushfires raged across Australia's eastern seaboard from late 2019 to early 2020, razing millions of hectares, destroying thousands of homes and blanketing cities in noxious smoke.
From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026
Some of the migrants bolt down the ladders, trying to escape the noxious haze.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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