littering
- present participle of litter.
Example Sentences
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Littering, playing music too loud on a train, running across the road when the lights are red - these will stop being minor indiscretions and become major inconveniences in cities so large.
From BBC • Dec. 23, 2019
Littering damages landscapes, breeds diseases, causes injuries and deaths to animals and humans.
From Washington Times • Apr. 25, 2018
Littering your speech with acronyms or buzz words.
From Forbes • Jun. 25, 2014
Littering regulations are difficult to enforce for a few reasons, especially when it comes to large groups of relatives and friends who remain in the park for hours.
From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2013
Littering brings a $300 fine, even if you use it as a metaphor for finding yourself.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
