debris flies

Frequency: 7.09.8 per million words

Used when debris is moving quickly through the air.

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Examples (10)

  • Debris from the explosion was flying all over the place.
  • During the tornado, dangerous debris was flying through the streets.
  • Without a proper cover, debris flies from the back of the truck onto the highway.
  • After the eruption, volcanic debris was flying for miles.
  • If the unstable wall collapses, debris will fly onto the adjacent sidewalk.
  • We ducked for cover as debris began flying towards us.
  • The powerful winds caused debris to fly, shattering windows in the process.
  • By the time the storm passed, debris had been flying through the air for over an hour.
  • As the spacecraft re-entered the atmosphere, pieces of burning debris were flying across the sky.
  • In any major demolition, it's expected that some debris will fly, which is why safety zones are established.