litter

Example Sentences

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"It's a great thing going forward for the environment and will be influential in helping take a lot of litter off the streets," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Intruders have set fires, burning holes in the floors and scorching wood wainscoting and pews. Empty beef jerky bags, discarded underwear and clumps of plaster litter the worn burgundy carpeting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I may have taken a bigger interest in picking up litter after that.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

In July of that year, the Code Enforcement division of the Planning Department dropped in to inspect and cited Quirky for code violations: litter, outdoor storage, tents erected at a place other than a campsite.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Then they turned and ran, and their terrified noises trailed off through the leaf litter.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown