blackened
Example Sentences
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Though the surrounding hillside was blackened and charred, the town of Cotignac was undamaged and the Barnes' family home left intact.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Relatives also visited the blackened bar on Tuesday morning, laying garlands and praying for the dead, AFP reporters saw.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Images from inside the bar after the fire was put out showed blackened tables and stools covered in debris, with bottles still left out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Should I have the blackened chicken Caesar or the grilled chicken Cobb?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“My hands might be dirty,” Dad had said, winking at me and displaying his blackened fingernails.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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