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Noun
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The justices are deciding whether a federal law regulating pesticides prevents Roundup users from suing Bayer in state court.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
13 May 2026 -
Some of these pesticides have long lifespans, even up to three years or more, and are able to drift far and wide, even ending up inside your house.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Using common household products like Epsom salt as a weed killer appeals to many people who want to avoid synthetic herbicides and garden more sustainably.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2026
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For many homeowners, that means herbicides.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
Noun
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These living materials could also serve as canaries in the coal mine for water safety, glowing brighter or dimming in the presence of specific toxins.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 May 2026
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Those who develop hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome may need hospitalization and dialysis to help their body remove toxins if their kidneys become affected or damaged.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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“Toxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxicants. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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