How to Use debris in a Sentence

debris

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  • After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
  • Everything was covered by dust and debris.
  • The trucks weren’t struck by the avalanche but hit the debris.
    — Aubrey Wieber, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2020
  • That’s when the Earth will be in the thickest part of the debris trail.
    — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Aug. 2019
  • Skid marks were in the grass and debris littered the ground.
    — Bob Sandrick, cleveland, 29 Apr. 2022
  • The woman in the video then walks over to a pile of debris at the curb in front of the store.
    — Fox News, 3 June 2020
  • Lift the faucet out of the sink and inspect it for debris.
    — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The main trail to the summit is still choked with debris.
    — Gregory B. Hladky, courant.com, 11 July 2018
  • After you’ve cleared the area of debris, the band turns white.
    — Jessica Cruel, Allure, 18 Aug. 2020
  • In a whirlpool tub, the pump sends the debris into the tub itself.
    — Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2021
  • The ground near the home outside was strewn with leaves and piles of debris.
    — Sydney Pereira, Curbed, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Soil should be well-drained and cleared of debris and weeds.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 20 July 2024
  • There could be debris in the road as well as cracks in the surface.
    — oregonlive.com, 12 July 2019
  • Ice at the curbs and crossings is full of grit and trapped debris.
    — Joe Soucheray, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2017
  • The loosened debris is then swept away when the hair is rinsed.
    — Julie Ricevuto, Allure, 25 Nov. 2020
  • First, clear away piles of debris, stacked wood and leaves.
    — Mark Price, charlotteobserver, 16 Oct. 2017
  • Look at this pile of debris over here to my left-hand side.
    — Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
  • That debris then drifted apart over the course of the ten years that followed.
    — Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Apr. 2020
  • Back at her own apartment, sludge and debris blocked the front door.
    — Washington Post, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Use a rake or broom to keep debris out of the road and away from storm drains, ditches, and streams.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 8 June 2023
  • But winds of change rarely kick up debris of just one type.
    — Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2020
  • Over time, that debris builds up and can cause the flow from your faucet to decrease in strength.
    — Heather Finn, Good Housekeeping, 27 June 2019
  • Check your gutters for leaves and debris and make sure the drains are cleared.
    — oregonlive, 17 Oct. 2022
  • The debris in the water added to the dangers to swimmers, the agency warned.
    — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
  • Search crews found his body in avalanche debris about 5:15 p.m.
    — From Usa Today Network and Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 31 May 2022
  • By late last month, there was more debris outside the home.
    — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2021
  • And large chunks of debris littered the streets nearby.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 3 Nov. 2021
  • They were covered with dust and debris from head to toe.
    — Janet Graham, Detroit Free Press, 12 Sep. 2021
  • No one was injured, and the runway was briefly closed so the debris could be cleared.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 7 Mar. 2024
  • This vacuum can tackle hair, dust, and debris on your carpet, tile, and hardwood floors.
    — Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024

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