smoke
Example Sentences
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Satellite images show enormous plumes of smoke rising from burning oil facilities in Primorsk on 24 March, as well as fires at Ust-Luga and extensive damage to Kirishi on 27 March.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
The blasts were heard in northern Tehran and smoke was seen rising from impacted areas.
From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026
TAE creates something like a smoke ring of plasma and aims high-powered neutral particle beams at it to heat and stabilize it, spinning the plasma, like keeping a toy top in motion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
Ask potential insurers about discounts for security systems, smoke detectors, energy rating, having a long-term policy without any payments and/or even being a nonsmoker.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026
The stench of stale cigarette smoke and fry oil was thick in the air.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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