- present participle of smolder.
smoldering
Example Sentences
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The fire was no longer at risk of growing, but it will still be a couple of days before it stops smoldering, said Capt. Anthony Tubbs with the Los Angeles Fire Department.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
“Heartbroken beyond words,” Hilton wrote while sharing live ABC7 footage of the smoldering remains of her home.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
On Thursday, firefighters said the phenomenon caused a smoldering fire in an underground PVC drainage pipe, as well as significant flames and smoke off the hillside, the fire department said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
He’s on firmer footing exploring his two leads as they square off inside this smoldering crucible.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
High arching eyebrows, sharp cheekbones, smoldering eyes, deep purple lips.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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