blackened
Example Sentences
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Fast-spreading flames blackened the sky over the peninsula as tourists scrambled onto boats that ferried them to safety.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Inside, the furniture, walls and ceiling are completely blackened, and parts of the ceiling is peeling off.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Unverified social media videos showed plumes of smoke rising over Ryazan -- a city of around 500,000 -- and a high-rise apartment block with several blackened floors.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Their best-selling offering is an extra dark pretzel that’s slow-baked for a blackened finish.
From Salon ● Apr. 28, 2026
I take out a long bar of wax from Dain’s desk, one end blackened.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
