smoke

Example Sentences

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O’Grady was able to identify his position with a smoke flare when an American helicopter appeared.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"We now live with this smoke, breathing it in every day."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

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

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

“Granda,” I called as soon as I saw our roof and the smoke drifting away from it.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff