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chimney

[chim-nee] / ˈtʃɪm ni /


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Heidegger’s noble guests cavorted as milkmaids, chimney sweeps, gypsies, “Indian kings” and even a “nude” Adam wearing a body stocking and fig leaves.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Zusha grew up on a dirt road in upstate New York and has worked as a stonemason and a chimney sweep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

An Orkney stonemason has turned "snow mason" to build an impressive igloo with a working fire and chimney.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

The film’s producers certainly would have found someone else to play Bert the chimney sweep.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

There was no response immediately; but there was smoke coming from the chimney, so I guessed he was in the kitchen cooking his chicken.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien




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