debris
Example Sentences
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Scientists have uncovered new evidence that Earth is traveling through a cloud of ancient stellar debris left behind by a long ago exploding star.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Acid rain likely polluted drinking water, while thick ash buried vegetation and wildlife beneath heavy layers of debris.
From Science Daily • May 11, 2026
The fire, which was first reported Monday around 8:50 p.m., posed serious challenges to firefighters overnight and into the following morning because it was inside an access portal filled with debris, including mattresses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
An unverified video circulating on social media showed firemen entering a heavily damaged flat covered in dust and rubble and with blown-out windows, while another showed drone debris strewn across the street below.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
The house is chock-full of dust and debris, but not as run-down on the inside as I expected, considering how old it is.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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