dumpsite
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of dumpsite
Example Sentences
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Information from the disaster site has been emerging slowly, with city employees citing the lack of signal from the dumpsite, which serviced Cebu and other surrounding communities.
From Barron's ● Jan. 10, 2026
Among the 80 chemicals detected in the Love Canal dumpsite was benzene—a well-established human carcinogen.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2024
Kenya's police watchdog earlier said it was investigating whether there was any police involvement in the crimes as the dumpsite is close to a police station.
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2024
More than 100 bamboo plantings dot the ground around Dandora secondary school, which shares a name with the dumpsite that was declared full 23 years ago.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2024
The piece, purposefully placed near a toxic waste DDT dumpsite, is a not-so-subtle commentary on rising sea levels, polluted waterways and raging wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 11, 2022
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