littering

Example Sentences

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Littering had surged after lockdown, environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy said, in 2020, after the collection of rubbish and recycling had been disrupted in some areas by the pandemic.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2023

Littering and light pollution are spoiling parts of the landscape, many Icelanders say.

From New York Times • Nov. 16, 2016

Littering can be trash flying out the back of a pickup, deliberately throwing trash out of a window onto the roadway or depositing large amounts of trash into a ditch or illegal dumpsite.

From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2015

Littering your speech with acronyms or buzz words.

From Forbes • Jun. 25, 2014

Littering brings a $300 fine, even if you use it as a metaphor for finding yourself.

From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King