combustible

Example Sentences

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Evidence presented at hearings last week showed that government departments failed to effectively address residents' complaints about construction workers smoking on site and the use of combustible building materials during renovations.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

"The reality is that the scale of risk inside this building in terms of its combustible nature, its complex layout, ageing systems, and possible places where a fire could start is incredible."

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

The romantic intrigue involving Hedda, Lovborg and Thea is more passionately combustible than the one involving Hedda, George and Judge Brack.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Mr. Homan defused a combustible situation by adjusting the style and substance of immigration enforcement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Trains heading into Mexico City stop first in Lecherfa to leave any cars with combustible contents.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario