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
Standing over two blackened bodies, he offered to help me out.
From Reuters
The structure’s exterior walls were blackened and parts of its scaffolding appeared shaky.
From Seattle Times
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