jetsam

Example Sentences

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Baghramian, who was born in Iran, will present abstract, polychrome sculptures, in the niches, that “seem to have washed up like flotsam and jetsam,” the museum said.

From New York Times

They will tell you he was the flotsam and jetsam of a sport which was becoming unmoored from reality.

From BBC

Pushing racist flotsam and jetsam aside, Bailey has already received a seal of approval from Jodi Benson, who voiced the rebellious sea princess in the original musical.

From Los Angeles Times

Slowly, to the sound of gently undulating waves, the bodies begin to roll from side to side, like jetsam washing onshore.

From Seattle Times

He argues that some people "not from the Labour tradition" are trying to become candidates, and that too much "flotsam and jetsam" got into parliament under Jeremy Corbyn.

From BBC