noxious
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Wildfires burning in Canada have sent the noxious smog billowing across the border, with residents in New York, Washington and the US Midwest urged to stay indoors due to dangerously low air quality.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
The answer can be found at open dumping sites across Tangerang, including in the areas surrounding the actual landfill, which have precipitated the growth of noxious trash mountains within a hundred metres of people's homes.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
The civil suit cites neighbors’ complaints about “a voluminous amount of noxious excrement” as a major reason for the legal action.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
"Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces," the DEP spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Standing in their new apartments, the air noxious with the smell of paint, the customers would determine the order of their new lives.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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