debris

Example Sentences

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Separately, two buildings in Dubai were hit by debris, including one housing the US cloud computing firm Oracle, authorities in the United Arab Emirates said.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Much later, a bee arrived, searching for a place to build its nest among the debris left behind.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

A fire caused by falling debris from an intercepted attack forced the suspension of operations at the Habshan gas complex in Abu Dhabi, the government media office said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

People have been advised to stay in the lower levels of their homes, avoid windows, watch for falling debris and tree limbs, and use caution if they want to drive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

In addition, the accumulation of black soot and debris around the camp was soaking up the heat of the sun and warming the floe, turning the surface to slush.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong