detritus

Example Sentences

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The pair said they were worried about the potential fire hazard caused by the rubbish, with the detritus outside the property including soft furnishings and abandoned gas canisters.

From BBC

“Maybe these politicians are angry because this food is nasty,” Ms. Hearts joked later as the group ate at a lunch table littered with detritus from sandwiches, pizza, orange soda and Funyuns.

From New York Times

Those searching the site found a dumpsite nearby filled with the detritus of discarded oyster shells.

From Seattle Times

But even in the detritus of what looks like a blowout, there’s some hope that it’s on the way.

From Washington Post

It was covered with paper takeout bags and reusable grocery bags, chips and candies, random detritus and the like, often completely disappearing from my view and consciousness.

From Salon