debris
Example Sentences
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Dozens of homes and buildings were damaged by debris flow, including 15 homes that were red-tagged.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Acid rain likely polluted drinking water, while thick ash buried vegetation and wildlife beneath heavy layers of debris.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
He said the culvert in question had a debris screen which did not require a padlock.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
And yet Caltrans did not close the tunnel, he said, nor did the agency ensure it was free of trash and debris.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
When the first wave pulled back, the debris around him loosened and sank, and he was able to climb onto a nearby roof.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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