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litter

[lit-er] / ˈlɪt ər /




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This included clarifying the powers councils in England have to set stricter litter rules when considering planning applications.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

It added that issues from overnight camping included those related to litter, waste and anti-social behaviour, as well as "not supporting existing legitimate caravan and camping sites operating in the local area".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Fure said Kingston Cemetery, which "should be a place of natural peace, dignity, and reflection", was now home to cellophane wrappers, plastic plant pots, broken ornaments, artificial flowers, windmills and litter.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Then there’s the approach Arrington is taking — using an alternative fertilizer like poultry litter.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Well, say you leave the tap running while you clean your teeth, or leave the house with a light burning, or drop a piece of litter and can’t be bothered to pick it up.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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