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hazardous

[haz-er-duhs] / ˈhæz ər dəs /


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North West Ambulance Service said several clinical teams attended the scene, including the hazardous area response team and two air ambulances.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Heat stress -- the name given to the hazardous build-up of body heat caused by soaring temperatures, humidity and other factors -- is one of the most common ways that weather kills people.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

There have long been gaps in the U.S. regulatory landscape overseeing facilities holding hazardous materials.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

As for their part, Southern California fire departments have been working to thin out hazardous vegetation surrounding communities and remain at the ready to respond to fires.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

“Hazmat is an abbreviation for hazardous material,” Journey says.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga




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