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Example Sentences

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However, she says her upbringing was steeped in British culture adding: "My childhood was sort of the last embers of empire and the colonial era."

From BBC

“My dad taught me,” said Akira, and an ember of worry smoldered in her stomach as she wondered again if he was okay.

From Literature

Recent studies into fire mechanics have generally found that the intense heat from wildfire can quickly dry out these plants, making them susceptible to ignition from embers, flames and radiant heat.

From Los Angeles Times

But I cannot help but feel an ember of hope burning within me.

From Literature

"There were embers falling everywhere. It was terrifying," cattle farmer Scott Purcell told ABC.

From Barron's