Example Sentences

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A gaping hole appeared in the terminal roof, with debris littering the floor and structural elements exposed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Saito and other residents, meanwhile, have complained about littering.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

Lots of people I speak to complain about littering and fly-tipping.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

In some tourist-heavy areas, littering is on the rise, leading some local officials to rethink waste management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

Blake glanced into his old room and saw my stuffed animals littering the bed.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter