fumes

Example Sentences

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If inhaled at high levels, fumes can aggravate a person’s lungs, causing coughing, wheezing and chest tightness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

While the nation’s capital is filled with pretentious individuals who love to inhale their own fumes, the Oscars this ain’t.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

They believe carbon monoxide fumes were leaking into the cabin of the plane during Sala's flight, and the lack of an audible alarm meant Ibbotson was unable to take action to disperse the deadly gas.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Occasionally, workers who weren’t wearing protective equipment would pass out from the fumes, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

As the street curved and narrowed, the steady traffic along it sounded louder and the warm fumes blew into her face.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan