How to Use debris in a Sentence

debris

noun

• After the earthquake, rescuers began digging through the debris in search of survivors.
• Everything was covered by dust and debris.
• The two-in-one robot picks up dust and debris and cleans your floor, leaving it fresh and sparkling.
  — Gabriela Izquierdo, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2023
• However, the open tube requires diligent cleaning to keep the unit free of dust and debris.
  — Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2023
• In California, lines were fouled with tree branches and other debris.
  — Jim Salter, Anchorage Daily News, 23 Feb. 2023
• The mesh fabric on the top of the shoe provides excellent breathability while still protecting your skin from debris that could lead to cuts and scrapes.
  — Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2023
• The agency will regularly clean basin intakes to ensure the pumping system doesn’t become clogged with trash, old clothes and other debris.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2023
• Every year from September to November, the Earth passes through a broad stream of debris left by comets.
  — Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
• People have begun to clean up the thick layers of mud that covered houses and streets full of debris, all while facing power and water cuts and shortages of some basic goods.
  — Teresa Medrano, The Christian Science Monitor, 1 Nov. 2024
• If in a mobile home, a vehicle, or outdoors, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris.
  — Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Feb. 2023
• Crews tossed insulation and other debris off the roof, eventually tying the leaning piece of building to a truck and pulling it down Friday afternoon.
  — Dallas News, 3 Mar. 2023
• The system described in the patent uses a photocatalytic coating and violet light to remove oil residue, fingerprints, and other debris.
  — Eric Stafford, Car and Driver, 23 Feb. 2023
• The Vibram Megagrip outsoles perform with superior grip and traction on most terrain, and the toe caps will keep you from hitting rocks or other potential debris along your way.
  — Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
• 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
• Roads across the city were open late Monday, but debris was still a concern for motorist, Van Sickler said.
  — Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024
• Video shot by news agency Reuters at the scene of the strike shows a low-rise building with much of the wall missing from the top floor and cars damaged by falling debris.
  — Andrew Jones, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024

Last Updated: 2 Dec 2024