debris
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Emergency workers helped injured residents and sifted through debris as search-and-rescue operations continued in other large cities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In the brain, for example, microglia, which are the macrophages of the central nervous system, may become senescent in conditions like Alzheimer's disease as they encounter large amounts of cellular debris.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
The AFP photographer saw windows shattered and debris covering several hospital beds in the building, where walls and ceilings were also damaged.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
In the Southland, strong El Niños increase the likelihood of wet winters that replenish water supplies and decrease wildfire frequency but can also lead to flooding, debris flows and coastal erosion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Even though he couldn’t watch for floating debris that way, it was a faster stroke.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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