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pesticide

[pes-tuh-sahyd] / ˈpɛs təˌsaɪd /


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To the right, he pointed, was an old grass runway where pesticide planes once landed and took off.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

The next step, according to Nieva, is to measure pesticide levels directly in patients through blood or urine samples.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Nieva emphasized that more research is needed to confirm any link between pesticide exposure and lung cancer in younger people, especially women.

From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026

Other big agricultural firms in North America, like pesticide producer Corteva and fertilizer supplier Nutrien, have also had strong quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Although the pesticide residue is gone from our house, I can’t stop thinking about termites.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman




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