fumes

Example Sentences

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The tank released fumes for about five minutes, and air sensors to detect MMA in the area were set up the next day, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

He had to walk down 40 flights of stairs to evacuate his building and felt ill from the fumes.

From Barron's • May 26, 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

Years of absorbing shocks have left companies leaner and more adaptable, like an athlete in peak training rather than one running on fumes, said Sheets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

It was tedious work and sometimes the fumes gave me headaches that lingered all day, but I knew it wasn’t permanent.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros