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waste

[weyst] / weɪst /








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According to the lawsuit, agricultural research companies that previously occupied the property generated hazardous waste that wasn’t properly disposed of.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

While conventional nuclear plants split heavy atoms in a process called fission, fusion does the opposite: It combines light atomic nuclei into heavier ones, releasing enormous energy without greenhouse-gas emissions or long-lived radioactive waste.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"The sooner the decision is made, the less time we will waste moving on to the next phase," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"While we recognise that energy from waste facilities has a role in managing waste, it is imperative the highest standards are maintained."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

For one thing, if I ran the obstacle course every night, I’d probably waste away to nothing.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney




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