billowing
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A huge cloud of thick black smoke was seen billowing from the site, with crews from Grays, Basildon and Orsett bringing the fire under control by 21:00.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Don’s suit is indented with billowing wrinkles, perhaps to suggest the idea of movement, as if the colossus is soaring through the air.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
The scene mirrored the energy of a film set, all drama and specific lighting and smoke billowing from mysterious corners, honoring the house’s relationship with cinema.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Footage from the scene shows a fireball at the refinery, with thick smoke billowing out across the city.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
And other times you’re certain that you’ve been sewn to the billowing sails of a ship.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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