smouldering

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Smouldering coals reignited two years later with the release of Steven Spielberg's film.

From The Guardian • Jul. 16, 2013

Smouldering resentment is also growing among Israel's Arab citizens, who make up 20% of the population.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2013

Smouldering fires occasionally broke out in most alarming fashion.

From Mystery Ranch by Chapman, Arthur

Smouldering with indignation, Nancy would shrug off her misgivings.

From Undertow by Norris, Kathleen Thompson

The days are gone, yet still this heart of fire Smouldering, smoulders on with ancient love; And the red embers of desire I would not, oh, nor dare remove!

From Poems New and Old by Freeman, John