- present participle of litter.
littering
Example Sentences
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The company is particularly concerned about people swimming, paddleboarding, littering and damaging structures around the reservoir, described as a "blue lagoon".
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The party also wants an annual "national action day" to help "rekindle civic pride" and more action to tackle littering connected to fast food outlets.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
A gaping hole appeared in the terminal roof, with debris littering the floor and structural elements exposed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 4, 2026
"We cannot tolerate littering simply because there are no rubbish bins," the Shibuya Ward authorities said in a press release.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
I joined the Squires Club, and our main duties were to keep order in the lunch line and stop students from littering.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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