debris
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And yet Caltrans did not close the tunnel, he said, nor did the agency ensure it was free of trash and debris.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
In Colonia Los Laureles, a canyon shantytown, a viaduct is clogged with sewage, discarded tires, plastic bottles and other debris.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
"They can respond quickly, moving away from the danger if there are shots or debris, or even turn off their transponders so as not to be detected," he adds.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Videos shared from the scene showed damaged vehicles and debris strewn across the Pan-American Highway in the southern Cauca region.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026
She clung to debris and kicked her legs, but she wouldn’t stay afloat for long.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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