driftwood

Example Sentences

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Soldiers and police had helped clear the debris and driftwood.

From Barron's • Dec. 25, 2025

"Coming into a world where you are not as accepted, you are a bit like driftwood," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2024

These visitors also pose a risk when they haul driftwood to start campfires, according to the staff report, potentially upsetting the ecosystem that relies on that wood and increasing the risk for wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2024

Just a bit farther is the relatively new park just beyond Expedia’s campus where you’ll find stadium-style seating and driftwood with a view — another great place for a break before heading back.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

He'd dropped his load of driftwood and merely gazed at the receding coach.

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman