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residue

[rez-i-doo, -dyoo] / ˈrɛz ɪˌdu, -ˌdyu /


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Some scientists argued the reported materials were modern contamination or bacterial residue rather than authentic dinosaur molecules.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Videos posted to social media have shown apocalyptic scenes of a burning liquid oozing down the street, and the persistent smoke has prompted complaints of a “black rain” that leaves an oily residue.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

To create the 2026 report, the EWG analyzed the most recent pesticide residue tests conducted by the U.S.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

Gunshot residue tests confirmed Byers had recently fired a weapon, according to Siddall.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

She patted my cheek and went back to looking for anyone she might know, while I grimaced and wiped off her sticky residue and wrestled with secrets.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia




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