debris

Example Sentences

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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

On Sunday morning, authorities in Abu Dhabi said they were battling fires at a Borouge petrochemical facility caused by falling debris from an Iranian missile.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The federal government has played a large role in the recovery, including leading the debris cleanup and, as of February, approving 12,600 Small Business Administration loans to fire victims totaling $3.2 billion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Much later, a bee arrived, searching for a place to build its nest among the debris left behind.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Specks of debris floated all around, like a gentle snowfall, and suddenly she was recalling the snowfalls she’d experienced on land.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown