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tobacco

[tuh-bak-oh] / təˈbæk oʊ /


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George grew up on a tobacco plantation approximately 30 miles southwest of Jamestown, Va., where in 1619 some of the first enslaved Africans in British North America were sold to colonists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Experts continue to stress the importance of a balanced diet, regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco, getting enough sleep, and maintaining a healthy weight.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

He said it was the responsibility of politicians to protect children and argued that the issue should be treated no different to alcohol or tobacco: "There must be clear rules in the digital world too."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Thousands of lawsuits now challenge social-media platforms, raising comparisons to the tobacco industry’s multibillion-dollar settlements.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The man looks at me, pushes his wad of tobacco deep in his cheek, and continues to address August.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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