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  • present participle of billow.

billowing





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Dramatic images from the major road show the lorry engulfed in flames, with huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.

From BBC • May 27, 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

After a half-spoken introduction, the latter snaps into a danceable midtempo groove adorned with strings, billowing background vocals and trilling keyboards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

At their peak, those processing facilities would run three shifts, billowing steam morning, noon, and night.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Every once in a while, she reverted to all fours and galloped to catch up with Clare, who was moving briskly, his burgundy cloak billowing behind him.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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