litter
Example Sentences
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Bumblebees, by comparison, build nests underground in soil or leaf litter, and their colonies are much smaller, usually numbering between 50 and 500 individuals.
From Science Daily • Jul. 7, 2026
Eleven years into their relationship, Waidelich has her gripes with the felines: The fur is everywhere, “the litter box is disgusting,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
Many couples say their marriage hinges on one party coming around to their spouse’s feline friends, which can mean dealing with severe rashes, smelly litter boxes and early wakeups.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
According to the researchers, these chemical changes could interfere with microbial communities and aquatic ecosystems, particularly if large amounts of firecracker litter are repeatedly washed into rivers and lakes after festivals or celebrations.
From Science Daily • Jul. 4, 2026
The bearers had stopped and the litter was being lowered.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
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