debris
Example Sentences
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A gaping hole appeared in the terminal roof, with debris littering the floor and structural elements exposed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
It shared photos on X that showed twisted metal beams hanging from the ceiling and debris covering the floor.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Damaged buildings and cars could be seen, and debris was strewn on the roads.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
"About three months after the collapse, as the supernova debris expands and cools, the gamma rays can begin to leak out," Acero said.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
The air is smoky and filled with flying bits of debris; there’s so much of it, it’s almost difficult to breathe.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
Vocabulary lists containing debris
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