rubble

Example Sentences

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Any effort by Iran to recover highly enriched uranium—what Trump calls “nuclear dust”—buried under rubble after strikes on three nuclear sites last June could take months, Trump said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

A mother stands by the rubble, crying out for her daughter.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Even some of the worst films I’ve ever seen have merit, buried beneath the rubble of their awfulness.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Inside, a walking frame lay upended on the floor under the ash-covered furniture and rubble.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

Taking advantage of the interval, the defenders hauled up more rocks and rubble to the ramparts.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques