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Common collocations with debris in American Collocation

debris noun uncountable

US /dəˈbri/

falling
flying
loose

Two of the trapped men were hurt by falling debris.

remove debris

clear
clear something of
remove

The tunnels were eventually cleared of debris.

It’s important that you prepare the soil thoroughly, removing debris and stones.

cause debris to form

leave
scatter
throw up

The amount of debris left in the wake of the Great Fire of London must have been great.

block something
fall
fly

Bulldozers are working to clear debris blocking roads.

Buildings were blown apart sending debris flying in all directions.