charred

Example Sentences

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Communities in the San Gabriel foothills also saw an uptick in bear sightings in the aftermath of the fire, which charred a sizable chunk of the bruins’ nearby habitat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Footage broadcast by Indian news channels showed its exterior badly charred as emergency workers searched the site.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Behind him, a young man stepped over a heap of charred debris, taking care not to spill his latte macchiato.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

The appetizers, especially the charred grapes with mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar cream, were better than the main course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Me and Charlie spent noontime behind the boys’ privy, pulling charred wood off the back of it.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck