secondhand
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Researchers know that outdoor air pollution, secondhand smoke and cooking oil fumes can contribute to lung cancer risk.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
In the meantime, the US and UK will be rotating their existing nuclear-powered submarines through Australia, and in the 2030s Australia will buy secondhand nuclear submarines from the US.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
According data from the bank, 83% of Gen Z consumers “either purchased or are interested in secondhand apparel.”
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
In February, eBay announced a deal to acquire secondhand fashion marketplace Depop from Etsy for $1.2 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
MOM: I mean, one of the reasons why your father and I work so long and hard is so you don’t have to wear secondhand clothes.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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