toxic
Example Sentences
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“Reflation is bullish at first, but sentiment sours in the second half, before the mood turns toxic in 2027.”
From Barron's
He thinks Bradley could have made a difference by steering fans away from making it a toxic atmosphere for the visiting team.
From BBC
But there is the potential for long-term health damage – heart disease, autoimmune problems - linked to "toxic stress", where the body is flooded with hormones like cortisol and catecholamines, which produce adrenaline.
From BBC
Other alternatives to fuel oil that have been used in commercial shipping—like methanol, ammonia and natural gas—are either in short supply, toxic to the environment or cut emissions by only around 25%.
The records, which were obtained on a rolling basis over several months, include dozens of instances in which oversight personnel flagged workers for disregarding cleanup procedures in a way that likely spread toxic substances.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
