blackened
Example Sentences
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The spill blackened popular beaches, killed wildlife and hurt tourism and fishing.
The facade of the building was blackened by smoke and its windows were blown out with people's damaged furniture and belongings left lying in the yard.
From Reuters
Mr. Barabash wore a helmet and flak jacket in the video, which showed piles of rubble in the street, shattered apartment blocks and trees blackened by fire.
From New York Times
They fried potatoesin a blackened pan on burning wood and sat around a plastic table.
From New York Times
The assault blackened several floors of the building, ripped a hole in the ground outside and blew out windows in neighboring apartment blocks.
From Washington Times
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