- present participle of litter.
littering
Example Sentences
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In an effort to combat vandalism, including the destruction of iron security gates on deep-water chambers and persistent littering, the company introduced the £2 charge.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Fixed penalty notices of £300 can be handed out for smaller-scale offences such as littering, minor fly-tipping or failing to check a waste carrier's licence.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Fixed penalty notices of £300 can be handed out for smaller-scale offences such as littering, minor fly-tipping, or failing to check a waste carrier's licence.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
"It's way better than reports saying 'Japanese people are littering abroad.'"
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Then the azaleas began to bloom, a garish display of pink, the rainy days leaving the flowers littering the ground.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
