Recent Examples on the WebThere are a few other decorations that don’t boast horses or fleur de lis, like glass floats, driftwood, and an old wine rack that now holds lights.—Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 20 May 2024 Bernard used a lot of warm, natural tones to make the rooms feel organic and location-appropriate: think baskets for light fixtures; thick sisal rugs, ideal for absorbing any stray specks of sand; and wooden coffee tables, organic like a piece of driftwood.—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2024 The powerful waves are created by larger-than-average swells that can suddenly surge much farther inland than expected, breaking over rocks and lifting logs or driftwood onto the beach with deadly force.—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2023 Some general ways to help protect piping plovers include reporting nest locations to state or federal wildlife officials, keeping dogs on a leash during walks to protect nests, and leaving any driftwood or algae found on beaches for the birds.—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for driftwood
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