charcoal

Example Sentences

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The fridge lies empty, the electric stove is not working, and the only available cooking method is a small charcoal grill her husband built.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

One man in the small town of Aguacate made headlines after he modified his 1980 Fiat Polski to run on charcoal, the same fuel many people here are now cooking with.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

To better understand past fire activity, researchers examined charcoal preserved in peat deposits from Central and South America, Africa, Southeast Asia, and Australasia.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

Solar has increased since early 2026 among those who can afford it -- while others turn to charcoal or cook over open fires.

From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026

“Then the wood will be charcoal, and one may take it off the fire to cool. Is it not simple?”

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw