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Recent Examples of smog
Every senator and all but one Republican member of the House of Representatives voted in favor of the 1970 Clean Air Act, which dramatically reduced smog and other toxic pollution throughout the country.
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Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Pollution from vehicle tailpipes and industry (NOx and VOCs) mix with sunlight to form smog, making the summer months the worst for air quality in cities.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Coal emissions can also lead to health issues, including respiratory illness, lung disease, acid rain, smog, and neurological and developmental damage.
—Kelly Livingston, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
California’s global leadership on environmental issues, dating back to its pioneering crusade against smog in Los Angeles in the 1940s, is an appropriate source of pride for many residents.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
Pollution from vehicle tailpipes and industry (NOx and VOCs) mix with sunlight to form smog, making the summer months the worst for air quality in cities.
—Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
Coal emissions can also lead to health issues, including respiratory illness, lung disease, acid rain, smog, and neurological and developmental damage.
—Kelly Livingston, ABC News, 18 Mar. 2025
California’s global leadership on environmental issues, dating back to its pioneering crusade against smog in Los Angeles in the 1940s, is an appropriate source of pride for many residents.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smog
Noun
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This week, ships on the River Clyde had to blare their horns in the haze.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On Friday at 12:37 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA released a dense fog advisory in effect until 8 a.m.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2025
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In Warfare, the fog of war is both a literal and spiritual fact.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Pregame The clouds are rolling into Fayetteville as Arkansas and Texas A&M players go through warmups.—
Matt Jones,
Arkansas Online,
18 Apr. 2025
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Then, the dust cloud will reappear in the night sky toward the end of April.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ouai may be known for its effective hair care and tropical body mists, but the brand’s affordable fragrances deserve all the attention.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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The nasal mist delivers a drug and steroid-free instant congestion relief.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Smog.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smog. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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