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tear gas

[teer] / tɪər /
NOUN
poisonous gas
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ICE agents then deployed tear gas into the home and took the men and their partners into custody, according to the documents and other court records.

From Salon Sep. 4, 2026

After being taken to the hospital to be treated for exposure to tear gas, he was released and booked into the Valley jail.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2026

On Wednesday, government minister Jitendra Singh said in parliament that no "bullets" were fired, external and only tear gas was used.

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

When tear gas landed nearby, he reached for his phone instead of leaving.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

He needed Harrison to be in a good mood so he could ask him about tear gas.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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