debris
Example Sentences
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“There’s a lot of debris that comes down, and we work with our recovery forces in order to ensure that it doesn’t hit them. But of course we don’t want it to hit anyone else.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The debris takes a long time to decay, meaning the ground is stable until…it isn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia said that it intercepted seven ballistic missiles targeting its oil-rich Eastern Region, with debris falling near energy facilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
And just last week, two people were injured after debris from a drone interception crashed down on three homes.
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
She brightened her headlights and noticed that debris was scattered throughout the water.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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