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This metal-catalyzed polymerization process is operated on a vast scale and produces, worldwide, over 200 billion pounds of polyolefins per year.
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The battle last under 30 minutes but in that time thousands of pounds of ordnance was expended.
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A size increase resulted in slightly more interior space and a weight gain of several hundred pounds.
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In a normal production cycle a few hundred pounds of mercury per year are emitted, which accumulate in the environment.
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This includes funds spent for more than 150,000 cans of food, 140,000 pounds of cat litter, and 5,000 doses of antibiotics.
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The machines usually weigh hundreds of pounds and can aerate a large lawn in relatively short time (similar to mowing speed).
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They include making packaging 100% waste-free, using 50 million pounds of recycled-content plastics in products and making the entire product portfolio 80% more energy efficient.
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He broke his leg and missed the 1993 season and in the spring of 1994, lost 40 pounds because of a bout with mononucleosis.
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It currently produces over half a million pounds of whey protein and lactose powder per day and ships to over 40 countries worldwide.
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By this moment his weight had risen to 225 pounds, which led to rumors that he may not have the same abilities.
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