charred

Example Sentences

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In the footage, two charred propellers and engines can be clearly seen.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The appetizers, especially the charred grapes with mozzarella cheese and balsamic vinegar cream, were better than the main course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The fire was right beneath a power line, and the transistor charred.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Some experts contend the 2025 Eaton fire in nearby Altadena worsened the situation, driving bears whose habitat was charred into neighborhoods to seek food and water.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

There was a charred smell in the air, faint but evident, and a light breeze on my arms and face.

From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English