debris
Example Sentences
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"Depending on how hot the Earth and Moon are prior to the collision, the impact can destroy Theia and produce this massive disk of debris that eventually forms the Moon," Denton said.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026
Some witnessed the collapse of the towers, while others searched through piles of debris for human remains.
From Slate ● Sep. 11, 2026
“Lineage is legally responsible for overseeing the site remediation, including cleanup, debris removal and remediation resources.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Residents picked their way through the debris of charred houses, strewn with crumpled sheets of metal.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
“The boat was tossed around for hours by the storm. I couldn’t see anything, even the ship. In a way I’m glad I was spared the sight of it breaking up, and the debris, and...”
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
Vocabulary lists containing debris
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Essential Academic Vocabulary for Middle School Students, List 8
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