embers

Example Sentences

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After it was repaired in April 2025, remaining pinhole tears caused by embers from the fire meant the reservoir had to be drained again, Collins said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Clearly they hoped she would rekindle the dying embers of the show.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

They added that four floors of the building appeared to still be standing, with embers of the blaze visible inside them.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

“We are blowing on the embers of hope.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Richard sprinkles dry moss on the embers, and I blow on them softly.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone