Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Combustibles had lower volume growth, but revenue still rose almost 7% due to higher overall pricing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Combustibles currently account for about 83% of its sales, according to the data firm FactSet.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 6, 2023

Ms. Mountweazel, alas, met a premature end, dying in an explosion while she was researching an article for Combustibles magazine.”

From Washington Post • Feb. 17, 2016

"Combustibles on the top of the Cordilleras!" exclaimed Mulrady, in a dubious tone.

From In Search of the Castaways; or the Children of Captain Grant by Verne, Jules

It was three throws, horses, whether he was to wind up in the Hall of Fame or the Bureau of Combustibles.

From Roads of Destiny by Henry, O.