smoke
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“No, chimneys no longer smoke with the same sincerity as formerly, and hearts have grown weary and wooden in Hungary.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The glow of the fire and pillars of smoke could be seen for miles.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
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
Layering protein creates contrast in texture and flavor: crisped edges against softness, smoke against sweetness, spice against dairy.
From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026
I just couldn’t imagine how that was going to create fire, but sure enough a tiny tendril of smoke suddenly erupted between the sticks.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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