debris
Example Sentences
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The announcement followed months of criticism that federal cleanup workers had mishandled debris — including dumping fire debris and contaminated pool water on neighboring properties.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Car engines need clean motor oil to lubricate parts, remove debris and prevent overheating.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
Drone debris also fell on the territory of the Sheremetyevo International Airport without damaging any facilities, the airport said in a post on Telegram.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
"Minor damage has been recorded at the sites where debris fell," Mayor Sergei Sobyanin posted on Telegram.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
Buzz, Eric, and Adam fought their way over massive trunks and across stretches of debris.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing debris
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