substance
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Alito’s administrative stays don’t deal with the substance of the dispute.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
She supports “smart criminal justice reform that actually works,” including boosting diversion programs that dismiss charges for defendants who accept help for substance abuse and other issues, along with specialized drug and mental health courts.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a risk to health even at low levels, the government says.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The findings challenge traditional approaches to chemical safety, which typically evaluate one substance at a time and define exposure limits considered safe.
From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026
She pulled a small vial from her rucksack and poured two droplets of a clear, glittering substance onto one of its petals.
From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega
Vocabulary lists containing substance
"Black Panther" Lingo
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"The Declaration of Independence," Vocabulary from the historical document
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