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A huge cloud of smoke could be seen billowing over the village shortly after the blast occurred on Sunday.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The scene mirrored the energy of a film set, all drama and specific lighting and smoke billowing from mysterious corners, honoring the house’s relationship with cinema.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

After a half-spoken introduction, the latter snaps into a danceable midtempo groove adorned with strings, billowing background vocals and trilling keyboards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

At their peak, those processing facilities would run three shifts, billowing steam morning, noon, and night.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

I stood at the window until the crowd was mostly gone and the trains had started moving, steam billowing up from their stacks.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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