smoldering
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, firefighters said the phenomenon caused a smoldering fire in an underground PVC drainage pipe, as well as significant flames and smoke off the hillside, the fire department said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
The smoldering ashes at the bottom of the building had broken out into a few fledgling fires, and he moved to put them out.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 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
By dawn, the bonfire had dwindled to a smoldering hill of ash.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
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