debris

Example Sentences

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They have since been painstakingly sorting through the debris, searching for clues and trying to establish what belongs to whom.

From BBC

Sewage and debris flow from Tijuana are an ever-present threat and decades-long source of frustration and anger in Imperial Beach, where beaches have been closed and some residents have planted “Stop the Stink” yard signs.

From Los Angeles Times

Steve Foreman was walking on Dunwich beach when he spotted the ailing turtle, which he initially thought was "just some debris".

From BBC

According to Burda, this improved debris removal may help explain why some patients experience partial, spontaneous recovery after spinal cord injury.

From Science Daily

Typically at night, a fluid that surrounds our brain flushes out toxins, cell debris and junk proteins that build up during the day.

From The Wall Street Journal