ashy
Example Sentences
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"We focused on half-burnt phytoliths from ashy layers, which can only have been brought in by people, as unburnt ones might have arrived through either means."
From Science Daily ● Sep. 15, 2026
The model from New York, who was 23 at the time, was told by the judges that her skin texture looked "ashy" and she was described as "too harsh".
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2026
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Bessette’s former hair colorist, Brad Johns, reflected on the wig’s hair color as “burnt” and ashy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 12, 2026
As the lava flowed, the volcano also unleashed a series of rare explosive blasts that sent ashy plumes rocketing thousands of meters skyward.
From Science Magazine ● May 27, 2024
He lit the paper until it burned to an ashy film.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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