ember

Example Sentences

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“With hindsight being 2020, we do understand now that we must evacuate well ahead of not only the fire front ... but we also need to take into account the massive ember cast,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

India Today magazine called the film a "dead ember".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

Some residents in Rainham believe an ember from the fires on Arnolds Field might have started that blaze.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

The other factor, ember intrusion, is when embers enter a home through an opening and ignite it from within.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2025

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

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz