debris
Example Sentences
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Meteor showers occur whenever Earth moves through one of these streams of debris.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
When debris first separates from an asteroid or comet, the fragments stay tightly grouped together.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
Mine rescue workers and volunteers from across south Wales had rushed to help, digging through the debris.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
He said the culvert in question had a debris screen which did not require a padlock.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
The road down the hill into town was free of debris.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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