fumes

Example Sentences

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The fire has been contained to the warehouse but continues to burn, spewing fumes that smell of burning plastic.

From Barron's • Jun. 21, 2026

For the SOXX, there are a couple RSI developments that warn bulls are now running on fumes.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 19, 2026

Researchers know that outdoor air pollution, secondhand smoke and cooking oil fumes can contribute to lung cancer risk.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Sometimes this happens because the studios are trying to capitalize on a moment, like when “The Minecraft Movie” coasted in on the fumes of “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.”

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Except that it wasn’t only optical; air was coming through it, and they could smell the traffic fumes, which didn’t exist in the world of Cittàgazze.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman