billowed

Example Sentences

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Black smoke billowed over the Iranian capital, with officials there warning of the hazardous health effects for residents.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 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

As the eruption column billowed into the sky, day turned to night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

A plume of smoke billowed from the crash site as emergency vehicles sped towards it.

From Barron's • Nov. 21, 2025

She had made a small curve in her long skirt so it billowed out, and one hand was over her waist.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff