noun
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■ VERB
contain
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Many of them are in a dangerous condition and at least one contains asbestos .
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If the sheet vinyl there now has a white or gray backing, it may contain asbestos .
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Only products containing blue asbestos , which is today used only in very small quantities, will now be affected.
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The parents said their children would risk their health by being transferred to Kilbowie Primary School because the building contains asbestos .
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On Friday 6 June night shift workers again took unofficial action when a mixed material containing asbestos dust spilled.
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However, a $ 500 inspection revealed the building needed extensive asbestos abatement and repairs.
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Indeed, asbestos is a prime example of how marginal exposure to carcinogens does not cause disease.
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Raybestos ruled out the possible compromise of a temporary permission to dump asbestos at the site.
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Ruby's solicitor has dealt with a number of asbestos cases connected with the Swindon Works.
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The latest find is of white asbestos , less dangerous than the blue variety, provided it is not disturbed.
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The rainwater goods, a mixture of plastic, asbestos and cast iron were fit for the scrap heap.
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They issued asbestos gloves, but we never carried them.