directly expose

Frequency: 6.07.5 per million words

to subject someone or something to a harmful substance or situation without any barrier

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  • Workers were directly exposed to toxic chemicals without protective equipment.
  • The nuclear accident directly exposed thousands of residents to dangerous radiation.
  • Children should not be directly exposed to secondhand smoke.
  • The faulty ventilation system directly exposed employees to harmful fumes.
  • Residents were directly exposed to contaminated water for months.
  • The broken pipeline directly exposed the community to hazardous waste.
  • Laboratory staff were directly exposed to the virus during the outbreak.
  • The mining operation directly exposed workers to asbestos fibers.
  • Patients were directly exposed to excessive radiation during the scan.
  • The chemical spill directly exposed local wildlife to poisonous substances.