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smoldering

ADJECTIVE
blazing
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One told a boss about red hot coals and smoldering ash.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

At 5:47 p.m., a satellite image captured smoldering damage at the compound, which includes a vast mosque, a presidential complex and the Iranian leader’s residence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Mr. Sottile’s Johnny exudes a warm bonhomie, embracing Linda and Ned’s smoldering rebelliousness, but also showing sincere affection for Julia, whom Ms. Griggs makes likable despite her overweening ambition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Firefighters went to those areas and dug out smoldering material so it could cool, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

And he tried to find one equally hearty in its pleasures of damnation, but he was smoldering so low that he could not keep the tempo up.

From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt




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