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Term: Debris

Part of Speech: Noun, plural form as "debris"

Sense 1 (Popular usage):

Description: Debris refers to the scattered remains or fragments of something that has been destroyed, broken, or discarded.

Sample Sentence 1: The storm left a trail of debris all across the neighborhood.

Sample Sentence 2: The construction site was filled with debris after the demolition of the old building.

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Sense 2 (Local usage):

Description: In some regions, "debris" is also used to refer to general litter or trash found in a particular area.

Sample Sentence 1: The beach cleanup campaign aimed to remove any debris left behind by visitors.

Sample Sentence 2: The city council installed additional trash cans to prevent the accumulation of debris in parks and public spaces.

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