billowed

Example Sentences

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The night sky glowed orange and smoke billowed from the Dormition Cathedral in the Monastery of the Caves, also known as the Pechersk Lavra monastery complex.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Plumes of thick black smoke billowed into the air Sunday afternoon as firefighters struggled to contain a large industrial fire at a tire recycling facility in South Gate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

I’m not sure what would provoke anyone to tune in, but like clockwork, the viewership billowed to the thousands.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

Up to 21 fire engines were at the scene by about 12:30 GMT, the fire service said, as thick black smoke billowed from the blaze.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Smoke clouds billowed from the floor, making donut-shaped rings that smelled like real donuts.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan