nuclear waste
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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I’m 76 and won $50,000 in a settlement related to cancer from nuclear waste.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
It was shut down in 2022 and sold to Holtec, which was expected to deconstruct the buildings and store the nuclear waste.
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
They are also concerned about the risks of storing nuclear waste on the island and whether evacuation plans are adequate, among other things.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
Supporters say nuclear energy is becoming a viable answer to unprecedented power demand, delivering continuous, carbon-free power, even as others raise concerns about safety and the disposal of nuclear waste.
From Barron's • Nov. 19, 2025
He was holding the wad of paper towel in his outstretched hand like it was nuclear waste.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
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