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"the pollution" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
You can use "the pollution" to refer to a specific type of pollution or to pollution in general. It is often used when discussing the negative effects of pollution on the environment or human health. For example: "The pollution in the river has caused the fish population to decline." Here, "the pollution" refers to a specific type of pollution that is affecting the river. Another example: "The government needs to take action to reduce the pollution in our cities." In this sentence, "the pollution" refers to pollution in general and the government's responsibility to address it.
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the pollution
noun
The act of polluting or the state of being polluted, especially the contamination of the environment by harmful substances.
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"The pollution problem.
The pollution is horrendous.
His target was the pollution of politics.
But the pollution has made it hard.
Some residents are alarmed by the pollution.
I cannot breathe from the pollution.
The pollution has been incremental.
"The pollution has got worse.
Therefore, the pollution still exists".
The pollution is absolutely terrible".
The pollution, the traffic — worse than Los Angeles".
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