coal
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Tyler, whose real name was Gaynor Hopkins, was born and raised in a traditional coal mining village northwest of Swansea, and divided her time between south Wales and Portugal in recent years.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
"You can actually smell the coal dust in your nostrils. It really brings your brain back to that place," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
They add that it is unclear how the oversupply will clear unless generators phase out coal on schedule, which consensus views as unlikely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Whether that acceleration continues will depend heavily on future carbon dioxide emissions from coal, oil, and natural gas.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
An njuzu girl picked up a live coal from her cook-fire and carried it to him in her delicate fingers.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
One told a boss about red hot coals and smoldering ash.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 23, 2026
Before, his customers were primarily pizzerias or grilled-meat restaurants, who cook over coals; now they are families.
From Barron's ● Feb. 11, 2026
My friend goes for Netflix’s original seasonal blockbuster, “Fireplace For Your Home,” which shows nothing but a burning wonder slowly fading to glowing coals and feathery ash.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
Why do you rake yourself over the coals for every last cent you have spent, and second-guess every move?
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 10, 2025
“Even the ones with seeds?” asked Doña Lola, who roasted them on the coals of her fogón.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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