debris
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Mine rescue workers and volunteers from across south Wales had rushed to help, digging through the debris.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
The bars were part of a debris management system.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
At the same time, building contractors have been quick to remove trees that stand in the way of construction, while debris removal crews have cut down living trees that they mistakenly identified as dead.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
The fire, which was first reported Monday around 8:50 p.m., posed serious challenges to firefighters overnight and into the following morning because it was inside an access portal filled with debris, including mattresses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The roads between the reactor and the seismic isolated building were choked with debris from the explosions.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing debris
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