fumes

Example Sentences

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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

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

They believe carbon monoxide fumes were leaking into the cabin of the plane during Sala's flight, and the lack of an audible alarm meant Ibbotson was unable to take action to disperse the deadly gas.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

All about it the earth gaped, and from deep rifts and pits smoke and fumes leaped up.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien