leave no trace
Example Sentences
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If you visit the area, remember to leave no trace, never step on the wildflowers and do not collect anything — flowers, rocks or artifacts.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2025
One of the principles of Burning Man is to leave no trace - an expectation that all attendees will pack out everything they brought to Black Rock City and clean out their camps before leaving.
From Washington Times • Sep. 7, 2023
One of the principles of Burning Man is to leave no trace — an expectation that all attendees will pack out everything they brought to Black Rock City and clean out their camps before leaving.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2023
"We want to keep Dartmoor unspoilt with the principle of leave no trace."
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2023
Bissell and his engineers had taken care to leave no trace of the CIA's involvement in the flight.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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