Example Sentences

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Prices doubled, and gas stations began selling adulterated fuel that damaged many vehicles.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Zhu’s partner, Wang, is charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud and distribution of adulterated and misbranded medical devices in connection with the case.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

These levels were at least 1,500 times lower than in the adulterated cinnamon.

From Salon • Nov. 27, 2024

Family Dollar faced one misdemeanor count of causing FDA-regulated products to become adulterated while being held under insanitary conditions at the facility, the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 26, 2024

“It comes down to the quality of the vanilla. I don’t like my crème brûlée adulterated, because then you can’t taste through to the quality of the ingredients.”

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell