charred

Example Sentences

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Behind him, a young man stepped over a heap of charred debris, taking care not to spill his latte macchiato.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Under U.S. law, bourbon must be distilled from a mix of grains containing at least 51% corn, and aged in new, charred barrels of oak.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

She held a stave of the Clavie - a piece of charred wood from the annual Burghead fire ritual - which is meant to bring good luck.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

To the people that got a little too charred during his show, don’t say he didn’t warn you.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Some of the roofs are caving in and some of them look charred, as if they were once on fire.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas