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Recent Examples of smog
Every senator and all but one Republican member of the House of Representatives voted in favor of the 1970 Clean Air Act, which dramatically reduced smog and other toxic pollution throughout the country.
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Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Pollution from vehicle tailpipes and industry (NOx and VOCs) mix with sunlight to form smog, making the summer months the worst for air quality in cities.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Coal emissions can also lead to health issues, including respiratory illness, lung disease, acid rain, smog, and neurological and developmental damage.
—Kelly Livingston, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
California’s global leadership on environmental issues, dating back to its pioneering crusade against smog in Los Angeles in the 1940s, is an appropriate source of pride for many residents.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Pollution from vehicle tailpipes and industry (NOx and VOCs) mix with sunlight to form smog, making the summer months the worst for air quality in cities.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Coal emissions can also lead to health issues, including respiratory illness, lung disease, acid rain, smog, and neurological and developmental damage.
—Kelly Livingston, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
California’s global leadership on environmental issues, dating back to its pioneering crusade against smog in Los Angeles in the 1940s, is an appropriate source of pride for many residents.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smog
Noun
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When a massive storm knocked out power and sent the world outside into a flickering haze of uncertainty — no streetlights, no signal, no safety net — James was there.—
Nina E. Cerfolio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Duhamel walks us through Staten's rash actions, still driven by being lost in a haze of grief, including a punch that will have serious repercussions for Staten going forward.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Morning Fog Effect: Coastal Chilean Wine Perhaps the most visible manifestation of the Humboldt's influence is the morning fog.—
Jill Barth,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday at 11:09 p.m. a dense fog advisory was issued by the NWS San Diego CA valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Orange County Coastal.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pregame The clouds are rolling into Fayetteville as Arkansas and Texas A&M players go through warmups.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then, the dust cloud will reappear in the night sky toward the end of April.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
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Once hard to find, these fragrances deliver more intimacy and longevity than the typical mists, allowing for a subtle scent that lasts longer than their liquid peers.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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Avène Thermal Spring Water Facial Spray $19 at Amazon The sensitive skin-friendly facial mist was formulated (and clinically proven to) soothe, calm, and hydrate the skin, according to the brand.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Smog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smog. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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