coal
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This is a point made by Fiona Hill, the daughter of a coal miner from Bishop Auckland who later moved to Washington DC to become a senior White House adviser.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Globally, renewable sources provided more electricity than coal last year, while the UK recorded its highest ever amount of renewable energy generation.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Still, China generates more than half its power by burning coal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
"We're switching to green energy, coal is over," he adds.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Soon enough, it was time for bed and Ophie’s questions were still a hot coal, burning quietly in her brain.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
And he really dragged them over the coals for a long time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 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
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
After being raked over the coals, Deen turned to look at the camera.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2025
The smell of burning coals reached Loki’s nostrils.
From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman
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Black and Gray
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Earth Science - Middle School
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