debris

Example Sentences

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Pictures from the region show bridges washed away, roads covered in mud and debris, and logs piled high.

From BBC

Across the island towards the north coast, an endangered Sumatran elephant lay buried in thick mud and debris near damaged buildings in Meureudu town.

From Barron's

"There was a piece of debris next to the bed, which hit the bed and got stuck," she said.

From Barron's

Authorities were scrambling to reach people stranded in floodwater-filled homes or cut off entirely by debris that has blocked roads and taken out communications and electricity.

From Barron's

Fire services said the wind and drifting debris likely spread the fire from one building to another.

From Barron's