Example Sentences
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Burning natural gas also causes significant air pollution in the form of nitric oxides, sulfur, mercury and particulates, while hydraulic fracturing or "fracking," can contaminate ground water supplies.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
This restriction comes after greater demand for public water supplies, which has increased by up to 30% on the hottest days this July.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
Moscow banned exports of diesel in a bid to protect domestic supplies after hits on its refineries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Concerns about unsuitable weather patterns and reduced supplies of fertilizer components from the Middle East are helping push grain prices up, too.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Their supplies and equipment were smashed inside the camper.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
