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

An AFP journalist heard two loud explosions in the capital within half an hour early Saturday and saw smoke billowing from one of them.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“Do you want something to eat, Ida?” he’d say at the door to their room, and his voice was soft like rabbit’s fur, light like smoke.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan