polluted
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Honeybees have long been used as biological indicators of environmental contamination in heavily polluted locations.
From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026
In South Wiltshire, another area under restrictions due to polluted water, a group of farmers are taking steps to reduce their impact.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Waterkeeper and other environmental groups successfully used the same provision to convince the EPA in 2024 to require permits for businesses near the polluted Dominguez Channel and Los Cerritos Channel in L.A.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The new law sets France "the goal of decontaminating soil and water polluted" by the pesticide, according to a copy on the parliament's website.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Our major cities are polluted with noxious molecules.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
![]()