How to Use hazardous in a Sentence
hazardous
adjective- It was a hazardous voyage.
- These are hazardous chemicals that can cause death if inhaled.
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Steam vents are among the most hazardous features in the park.
— Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2022 -
No other hazardous or suspicious items were found in the house, and the scene was clear by 1:30 p.m., the statement said.
— Breanne Kovatch, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Sep. 2022 -
The Highland area, near the Line fire, had hazardous air quality.
— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 -
The search was delayed for three days due to hazardous conditions.
— Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 -
The asbestos job was one of the most hazardous at the plant, requiring special training.
— Kathleen McGrory, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2022 -
Instead of throwing hazardous items in the trash, take them to one of the county’s full-service centers.
— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2024 -
Who knew this fun at-home manicure trend could be so hazardous?
— Melissa Willets, Parents, 30 Oct. 2024 -
Even more hazardous, stomach acid can cause the battery to start to break down, leading to stomach burns.
— Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 13 Dec. 2024 -
What amplifies the issue of hazardous terrain is who is on it.
— Max G. Levy, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2023 -
This was the final, and often deemed the largest attended, household hazardous waste (HHW) event for this year.
— Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2022 -
On the day the teen became stranded, ocean conditions were hazardous, with strong currents, strong winds and a high surf, Keaulana said.
— Alaa Elassar, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024 -
This snow combined with gusty winds of up to 40 mph could lead to hazardous travel conditions.
— Allison Chinchar, CNN, 25 Nov. 2022 -
But the expensive skins have a humble — and hazardous — origin.
— Michael E. Miller, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2023 -
The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute, the NWS said.
— Keith Matheny, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024 -
The concern is not that the Ukrainian military would do something hazardous with loose nukes.
— William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024 -
Shoveling snow can also be hazardous to one’s health beyond just the heart.
— Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 -
Having them on the countertop can seem a little hazardous.
— Anna Smoot, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024 -
Protected bike lanes will soon be part of one of Milwaukee's most hazardous streets.
— Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2023 -
Keep candles away from your pets Candles can be hazardous for both humans and pets if not handles with care.
— Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 18 Dec. 2023 -
On Saturday evening, the ground search was halted due to avalanche risks and hazardous trail conditions.
— Christi Carrasstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 19 Jan. 2023 -
Carrying a lot of gear across hazardous terrain, and a more supportive and stiffer boot is a better choice.
— Samson McDougall, Health, 4 Aug. 2023 -
This can lead to the release of hazardous particulates.
— Lily Carey, Discover Magazine, 22 May 2024 -
Material in the tailings are hazardous, and can leak acids and metals.
— Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024 -
The biggest asteroid is the most hazardous object to prompt a significant risk to Earth in the last eight years, researchers say.
— Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY, 2 Nov. 2022 -
This will cause hazardous road conditions for the state Monday morning.
— The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 Dec. 2022 -
The most hazardous part of the mission, actually landing on the Moon, would happen more than a month after Peregrine's launch.
— Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2024 -
Snow can cause travel disruptions and create hazardous driving conditions.
— Joe Edwards, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025 -
Before that, Congress approved a label on cigarettes cautioning users that smoking is hazardous to health, a move that is credited with helping America substantially reduce its bad habit.
— Amanda Seitz, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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