plastic
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I clearly remember seeing the movie when I was young and being very disturbed by the scene when the government arrives and drapes the family’s house in plastic sheets and tubing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
More broadly, diesel fuel and jet fuel, as well as petroleum-based products like plastic resins were up on the month as well.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
He has spent nearly two decades studying amyloid fibrils and has previously used them to develop biodegradable plastic alternatives and water purification technologies.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
US plastic surgeons say they are seeing a "noticeable uptick" in consultations about it.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
First is Aunt Melissa, who changes into khakis and pins a plastic name tag to her blouse.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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