UV
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Example Sentences
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She also suggested prominently displaying the UV index widget on Yahoo Weather, after noting the growing attention to sun exposure across social media and within her teenage daughter’s friendship group.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Children are more sensitive to UV radiation than adults, and therefore require additional protection at lower levels than adults.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It is worth remembering though that, whatever the temperature UV levels are expected to be high.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Clinical trials have already shown that eating grapes can help improve the skin's resistance to UV radiation in roughly 30% to 50% of people.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
Kylie hands her the tools she needs and shines a UV light around in my mouth as Dr. Ashworth works from the back to the front.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
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