UV
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Example Sentences
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Not the good, high-altitude ozone that shields us from dangerous UV light, but bad ozone, hovering right above ground level — stinking, brownish, grayish photochemical smog.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
With largely clear skies forecast, UV levels will rise to medium across England, Wales and eastern Scotland on Wednesday.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
One suggested that going on a sunbed for "eight minutes" could prevent colds and flu, while another claimed that UV rays could "stimulate the thyroid gland" to help someone lose weight.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
Deep UV lithography systems, used in high-volume manufacturing, account for about 38%.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
It can only be seen under UV light, but it’s there, burned into my skin, branding me forever.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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