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chimney

[chim-nee] / ˈtʃɪm ni /


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Only the facade of the building on Gordon Street was left standing, as well as a floating chimney stack which was gradually taken apart last week.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

For many Americans, Van Dyke will always be Rob Petrie, tumbling over ottomans on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” or Bert the chimney sweep, dancing across London rooftops in “Mary Poppins.”

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

Only one small piece of the house remained: a brick fireplace with its chimney, situated near windows with bird’s-eye views of the Pacific Ocean below.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

She alleges Frances blamed her for getting injured while cleaning the home’s chimney and told her to keep working despite it.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

In fact, the fire started in a chimney and was accidental.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis