- plural of coal.
coals
Example Sentences
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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
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
“Beatrice gave you some books, did she? Rather like taking coals to Newcastle, wasn’t it? There are so many books in the library at Manderley.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
