jetsam

Example Sentences

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Pushing racist flotsam and jetsam aside, Bailey has already received a seal of approval from Jodi Benson, who voiced the rebellious sea princess in the original musical.

From Los Angeles Times

Why have we allowed this feature to get tossed aside like so much jetsam?

From Seattle Times

So it is left to Mochida to curate the flotsam and jetsam of the coronavirus.

From Washington Times

"A joyless hodgepodge of the pirate genre's flotsam and jetsam," is the devastating broadside that marks its watery grave on Rotten Tomatoes, where it has a score of 38%.

From BBC

The mental flotsam and jetsam bobbing by in the deep of night – and even in our daydreams – can be overwhelming.

From The Guardian