coals

Example Sentences

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One told a boss about red hot coals and smoldering ash.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Before, his customers were primarily pizzerias or grilled-meat restaurants, who cook over coals; now they are families.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Why do you rake yourself over the coals for every last cent you have spent, and second-guess every move?

From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025

After being raked over the coals, Deen turned to look at the camera.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

Soon the coals in the brazier were dying, and suddenly the room was cold.

From "In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson" by Bette Bao Lord