litter

Example Sentences

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"It's a great thing going forward for the environment and will be influential in helping take a lot of litter off the streets," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“Intruders have set fires, burning holes in the floors and scorching wood wainscoting and pews. Empty beef jerky bags, discarded underwear and clumps of plaster litter the worn burgundy carpeting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

I may have taken a bigger interest in picking up litter after that.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

All but the litter charges were thrown out, and even that was deemed de minimis.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Mom will be so grateful when we rescue her, she’s not going to get mad about a little kitty litter, Emma thought.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix