embers

Example Sentences

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A mini tornado of ash, embers and debris, known as an ash devil, spun up into the air from the remains of a fire that the crews had already put out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

They added that four floors of the building appeared to still be standing, with embers of the blaze visible inside them.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“We are blowing on the embers of hope.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Swirling dust, burning trees, thick smoke and drifting embers heighten the danger, while firsthand accounts layered emotional tension.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Falling embers sizzled as they brushed against his face.

From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis