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as in corruptions
an act of great disrespect shown to God or to sacred ideas, people, or things
for two centuries the Christian monasteries in England suffered defilements at the hands of Viking invaders
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as in contaminants
something that is or that makes impure
souvenir shops, observation towers, and other tacky defilements on Civil War battlefields that should be considered hallowed ground
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The federal agency has been working to reduce dietary exposure to contaminants for children to as close to zero as possible.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025 -
The microbes generate new iron-rich minerals that absorb contaminants, which can then be safely collected or reused, reducing both costs and environmental impact.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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Always use proper ventilation while cooking to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide and air pollutants.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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Microplastics have become a hot topic in recent years, particularly with the proliferation of these microscopic pollutants in the earth’s water supplies.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Oct. 2025
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Questions over gambling machines reached state Supreme Court Local police can enforce violations in certain circumstances, including at grocery stores and gas stations.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The New Brunswick house also possessed a history of building code violations and officials have since declared the building to be an unsafe structure, according to NJ Advance Media.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Feedstock impurities pose another challenge.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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Start with a gentle, refreshing cleanser to remove impurities without stripping the skin.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Defilements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defilements. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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