embers
Example Sentences
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Firefighters fear strengthening winds could fan embers and reignite the blaze.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
On top of that, there is this potential energy in the atmosphere which meant that, locally, the convection column sucked up the embers and carried the fire further afield.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
He said residents should pour water on loose embers if close to their properties and "don't hesitate to call 999" if they catch something alight.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
Even when Fuki gets away from the city, the camera lingers on her watching a campfire’s dying embers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Each morning Beetle started the fire, blowing on the night’s embers to encourage them to light the new day’s scraps.
From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman
