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polluted

[puh-loo-tid] / pəˈlu tɪd /




























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“Your bank account can’t protect you if you are breathing polluted air or rely on a dysfunctional health care system.”

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

These studies would compare clean and polluted tropical convective clouds, with particular attention to powerful updraft regions.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

Ghana is Africa's leading gold producer, but a large portion of the country's waters and environment have been polluted by illegal mining, known as locally as "galamsey".

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

At one point on Saturday, the smoke made New York City the most polluted city in the world, followed closely by Toronto and Washington, according to air tracker IQAir.

From Barron's Jul. 18, 2026

It was darker now, opaque, streaked with oil and gasoline, polluted with debris, food, garbage, clothing, pieces of homes.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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