smoke

Example Sentences

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The glow of the fire and pillars of smoke could be seen for miles.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Layering protein creates contrast in texture and flavor: crisped edges against softness, smoke against sweetness, spice against dairy.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

A few days ago, he was jolted awake by a loud bang around 5:40 a.m., he said, adding that a nearby ship had thick smoke billowing from it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 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

I’d never seen paper dissolve like smoke before.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin