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campfire

[kamp-fahyuhr] / ˈkæmpˌfaɪər /




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He’s just some mud-brown monstrosity roaming the Vale of Arryn and treating livestock like campfire marshmallows.

From Salon Jun. 24, 2026

I dream of lizards, dark skies, sand dunes and sunsets streaked in rose-mauve and smoky violet, the air heavy with the scent of wet creosote and campfire smoke.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 5, 2026

You needn’t baby carbon-steel pans—stack them without worry, use metal utensils or stick them into the hottest pizza oven or campfire.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 24, 2025

The day after the campfire meeting, I speak to Dima, who wants to tell me more about his dad.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2025

“He’s no Muslim,” they told Drew as we sat on cold sand watching the dying flames of a campfire.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Maine’s camp culture combines rustic canoe trips and campfires with a polished social ecosystem that brings convoys of black SUVs to the state every summer.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

He added: "There's a substantial element within the visiting community who don't want to pay for anything, won't use the infrastructure, dump their waste into the verges and cause wildfires with the campfires and barbecues."

From BBC Dec. 9, 2025

On Thursday, the agency said that the Angeles National Forest is now at the extreme fire danger level, meaning campfires, stoves, barbecues or open flames are prohibited.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 29, 2025

In Northern California, fire-evacuation “go bags” are normal, campfires are essentially a thing of the past, and even people living outside take fire risks seriously.

From Slate Nov. 12, 2024

Across the meadows the enemy campfires burned low into the soft June night.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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