debris
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Mokhtari also says trapped debris or a manufacturing defect in the hinge could damage the flexible display.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Underneath the Franklin D. Roosevelt East River Drive, an elevated highway along Manhattan’s East Side, encampments have filled public areas with debris, including propane tanks used for cooking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
Winds of this strength will blow some trees over while buildings could also potentially be damaged, leading to a risk of flying debris at the height of the storm.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The explosions that devastated the reactor released enormous quantities of debris, leaving behind contamination that continues to pose serious health risks.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
Something poked up in the middle of the debris but then disappeared.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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