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as in diluted
not containing very much of some important element
a dilute acid that's safe to handle in the classroom
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as in polluted
containing foreign or lower-grade substances
a dilute solution of ammonia
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as in to pollute
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances
the pharmacist was convicted of diluting prescription drugs in order to increase profits
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Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 15 Apr. 2018
Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did.
—Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017
Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2024
Some shareholders have expressed frustration with the Skydance deal, arguing that issuing new Class B shares to cover Paramount's buyout of Skydance would dilute current Class B shareholders.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
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Tests pick it up even in dilute wastewater,'' the story reports.
—Bob Warren, NOLA.com, 15 Apr. 2018
Of the plants previously watered with very dilute vinegar, 70 percent survived while almost none of those that were given other acids or only water did.
—Carolyln Wilke, sacbee, 30 June 2017
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This phenomenon could further dilute beautiful foliage through the autumn.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2024
Some shareholders have expressed frustration with the Skydance deal, arguing that issuing new Class B shares to cover Paramount's buyout of Skydance would dilute current Class B shareholders.
—Sara Fischer, Axios, 13 Oct. 2024
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For the third quarter ended Sept. 28, net income jumped 18.5 percent to $70.5 million, or $1.26 a diluted share, from $59.5 million, or $1.05, a year ago.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 1 Nov. 2024
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Capital One meanwhile soared after closing, gaining 3.99% after the bank reported a third-quarter net income of $1.8 billion, or $4.41 per diluted common share.Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2024
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In April, the EPA cracked down on polluting cities and companies, setting legal limits on PFAS in drinking water.Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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One of them, Galena Park, is near the Ship Channel, an area east of downtown known for its close proximity to polluting petrochemical plants and flood risks.Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 18 Oct. 2024
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The figure standing there was a tall youth, painfully thin, in a cream-colored jacket.Yukio Mishima, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
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Related Articles Alba wore it with a Harris button on her lapel as well as two simple necklaces and thin hoop earrings.Mikelle Street, WWD, 26 Oct. 2024
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Another study, published in August, found that semaglutide appeared to cut the risk of dementia in people with Type 2 diabetes.Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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It is based in Philadelphia and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Texas in January to cut its debt by 80% before the Soros family stepped in.Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Oct. 2024
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Illness is triggered from eating contaminated food, drinking or having contact with water, or touching feces, animals or animals' habitats.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
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Foodborne illnesses happen and come from eating contaminated foods, per the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) arm of the the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
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To stop the outbreak from spreading and protect children already weakened after nearly a year of bombardment, displacement and severe supply shortages, UNICEF worked with partners to organize an emergency polio vaccination campaign.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Many shampoos with harsh chemicals strip your natural oils and weaken your hair’s bonds, leading to damaged cuticles.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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While the outlook on holiday toy spending is mixed, spending as a whole is expected to increase throughout the season from $979.5 billion to $989 billion, according to the National Retail Federation.Kristian Burt, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2024
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Intel Core Ultra 9 285K gaming performance Gaming performance was very mixed.Antony LEather, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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The ship loaded up on 1.5 million gallons of fuel on December 6, 1941, and has approximately half a million gallons to go.Sloane Crosley, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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Eighth Inning In the eighth inning, the Dodgers again loaded the bases with no outs.Dan Freedman, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Dilute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dilute. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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