debris
Example Sentences
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The Service Inquiry report, external said chemical analysis revealed evidence that indicated the debris in the carburettor "had been present for decades".
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Farther east, debris from an intercepted missile has fallen in a residential area.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
Sanitation crews are also working to clear debris and shore up burn scar areas to mitigate flood risks, Mayor Karen Bass’ office said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
A tsunami-like wall of water and debris triggered by a glacial and rock collapse on the Nepal-China border on August 26 killed nearly 1,500 and left 5,800 missing in the two countries.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 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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