billow

Example Sentences

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But at the rear there's a wooded area where last summer fires broke out deep beneath the ground, sending smoke billowing into the air and causing residents to fear for their safety.

From BBC

He slowed, straining his eyes to see through the mist that twisted and billowed, disguising the shape.

From Literature

Her dress sleeves billowed out like bat wings.

From Literature

Most of the air pollution I was breathing in came from traffic – billowing invisibly out of exhaust pipes, but also released by the wear and tear of tyres and brakes.

From BBC

Purple and blue smoke billowed up from the chimney all day and all evening.

From Literature