heap
Example Sentences
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Behind him, a young man stepped over a heap of charred debris, taking care not to spill his latte macchiato.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Images from the scene show a mangled heap of scaffolding and concrete splaying out onto the street, covered by green safety netting.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
There’s a whole heap of evidence, it’s a long history.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
There’s a 23-bedroom main house, 16 bedroom guesthouse and a heap of amenities including a movie theater, wellness facility, tennis court and multiple swimming pools.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Clare turned to find an especially tiny nose poking out from the trash heap.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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