acrid

Example Sentences

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From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

New Delhi and its sprawling metropolitan region of 30 million people are regularly ranked among the world's most polluted capitals, with acrid smog blanketing the skyline each winter.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

The last was in July 2023, when a colleague complained of an acrid or vomit-like smell and was struggling to breathe as their aircraft taxied down the runway.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 14, 2025

The producer said she could feel the acrid smoke catch the back of her throat and start to sting her eyes.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2025

The fire flickered and died all at once, leaving the room filled with the acrid smell of hot stone.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss