coal

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, other countries are backsliding and reaching for coal.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Under MSW's scaled-down proposals, it would seek to reduce the height of one coal tip and leave two others in place.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

MSW said suggesting the "purpose-built, engineered structures" posed the same risks as historical coal tips was "incorrect and misleading".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Countries may invest in local production if they have oil, gas or coal resources, or double down on renewable energy or nuclear power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

When the weather turns bitter and I go to work in the snow and Helena struggles up the hill with the food bags and there’s just not money to buy enough coal.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron