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ember

[em-ber] / ˈɛm bər /
NOUN
piece of burned matter
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“FireGuard does not pick up spot fires caused by ember cast or downed power lines, so it is important this tool is used in conjunction with other tools to increase situational awareness,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

The ember cast transformed what started as a wildfire into a full-blown urban conflagration.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

Shawn Tyrie, a partner with McChrystal Group, acknowledged Tuesday that the satellite images they used don’t provide a “definitive picture,” particularly in cases with extreme wind, ember cast and smoke.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

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

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

She uncovered an ember from the ashes and shredded little pieces of cornhusk over it and blew a little flame into the corn- husks so that a tiny light danced through the hut.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck




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