debris
Example Sentences
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If no more survivors are found, mechanical diggers and other heavy equipment will be brought in to clear debris and recover bodies, she said, but gave no timeline.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
She said she briefly lost consciousness, waking up to see debris covering two streets.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency this week claimed that recent soil testing in Altadena proved that expedited federal cleanup efforts had effectively removed toxic ash and debris from homes destroyed by the deadly Eaton fire.
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
All around her, specks of debris drifted through the water.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing debris
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