droppings

Example Sentences

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Bird droppings landed on the back of the King's jacket during a walkabout in Newcastle, with him making light of it saying: "At least it didn't land on my head."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

First, hantavirus is a family of viruses that typically spreads to humans from rodent droppings or urine such as when someone inhales particles near infected rodents.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

Hantavirus is a rare disease typically transmitted to humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, droppings or saliva from a rodent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

It’s typically contracted in rural areas where people come in contact with contaminated dust or rodent droppings, urine and saliva.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

Even those Muggles who do notice Porlock droppings or Streeler trails—it would be foolish to suppose that all traces of these creatures can be hidden—appear satisfied with the flimsiest non-magical explanation.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling