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smoldering

ADJECTIVE
blazing
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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

Here’s a list of the most memorable jumps from trash TV to the smoldering dumpster of 21st century politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The smoldering ashes at the bottom of the building had broken out into a few fledgling fires, and he moved to put them out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

At 5:47 p.m., a satellite image captured smoldering damage at the compound, which includes a vast mosque, a presidential complex and the Iranian leader’s residence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Some, however, stayed behind to toss one last layer of water and dirt on the smoldering remains.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper




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