smoke

Example Sentences

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Richardson described it as "quite a common thing", for people to "make your money in the smoke and grime of Liverpool but you don't want to live there, and instead move out into the country".

From BBC • 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

Video footage verified by AFP showed at least two massive explosions and columns of smoke in Isfahan, central Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 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

Ahead, smoke curled into the heavy grey sky.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver