toxic

Example Sentences

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As the lake shrinks, wind blowing across the exposed lakebed kicks up toxic dust left by years of agriculture chemicals and metals washing into the lake.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The influx of nutrients from the landslide may have supported these communities, while the release of toxic sulfur compounds could have discouraged other marine life from disturbing them.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

According to the club, that had become a "toxic" situation - one they now feel they must resolve.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Adora is also a participant in this toxic atmosphere, both victim and conspirator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Its breath was so potent, so toxic, and it swirled up my nose to make me gag.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall