debris
Example Sentences
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The three reached an excruciating decision: They had to make their way outside and seek help before additional debris crushed them or cut off any escape.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Visibly exhausted, Ronnie looks at his companions who continue to remove debris.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
Outside, clear away debris from the condenser unit so it can breathe.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
To investigate, the team focused on microglia, specialized immune cells in the brain that remove debris and support tissue repair.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
The bulge was gone, hurtling down the mountainside, gathering speed and power and debris as it went.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
Vocabulary lists containing debris
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