droppings

Example Sentences

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Bird droppings landed on the back of the King's jacket during a walkabout in Newcastle, with him making light of it saying: "At least it didn't land on my head."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The variant of the hantavirus suspected in both outbreaks is transmitted through the droppings, saliva and urine of the Andean mouse.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Hantavirus is a rare disease typically transmitted to humans through inhalation of particles contaminated with the urine, droppings or saliva from a rodent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

It’s typically contracted in rural areas where people come in contact with contaminated dust or rodent droppings, urine and saliva.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

A raggedy old swinging chair covered in bird droppings hung from a porch rafter.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds