littering

Example Sentences

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A gaping hole appeared in the terminal roof, with debris littering the floor and structural elements exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Saito and other residents, meanwhile, have complained about littering.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

In Tylorstown, Rhondda Cynon Taf, local resident Cat, 54, said she and her children were "quite horrified" by the level of littering and fly-tipping near their home.

From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026

In some tourist-heavy areas, littering is on the rise, leading some local officials to rethink waste management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

We rounded the corner of the admin building, and I was surprised to see the leaves from the old elm littering the walkway.

From "Tradition" by Brendan Kiely