dust

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Instead of simply orbiting one another, the two bodies can exchange rocks and dust through gentle, slow moving impacts that gradually reshape their surfaces over millions of years.

From Science Daily

Videos shared on social media showed massive whirlwinds sweeping through Union City, and large chunks of debris and dust flying across a car park in the city of Three Rivers.

From BBC

After he replied yes, she said "Thank you," before speeding away and leaving him standing in the dust.

From BBC

In a busy 48 hours of weather we have seen the UK's warmest day of the year so far, a covering of hill snow, as well as Saharan dust and "blood rain".

From BBC

Interestingly, the outperformance in technology stocks this week has left traditional defensive areas in the dust.

From MarketWatch