littering

Example Sentences

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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

It said there had been a rise in "informal camping" in some locations which had led to "littering and other environmental pressures as well as anti-social behaviour".

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

In some tourist-heavy areas, littering is on the rise, leading some local officials to rethink waste management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Johnson points to the irony of murals dedicated to legendary punk bands the Descendents and Black Flag littering the now-expensive Hermosa Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

I looked around at all the scraps of comic strips littering the bed.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds