as in debris
the portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed
clearing the rubble after the earthquake
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Dotel was rescued from the rubble, officials told the outlet, but he was later mourned by the ministry.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
More than 30 Palestinians are also missing under the rubble, the organization said, including 19 members from one family.
—Kareem Khadder and Dana Karni, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
The iconic venue, known as one of the most popular establishments in the Dominican Republic, was hosting more than 300 attendees when the roof gave way, trapping dozens beneath the rubble.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
At least two of the dead were construction workers who were killed by falling rubble or debris, rescue worker Songwut Wangpon told reporters.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
More than 30 Palestinians are also missing under the rubble, the organization said, including 19 members from one family.
—Kareem Khadder and Dana Karni, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
The iconic venue, known as one of the most popular establishments in the Dominican Republic, was hosting more than 300 attendees when the roof gave way, trapping dozens beneath the rubble.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
At least two of the dead were construction workers who were killed by falling rubble or debris, rescue worker Songwut Wangpon told reporters.
—David Rising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for rubble
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“Rubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rubble. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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