littering

Example Sentences

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"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

Residents of Fujikawaguchiko had accused foreign tourists of littering and parking illegally as they searched for the perfect picture.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 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

Just as stars are covering the ceiling above, crumbs are littering the ground beneath me.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer