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ember

[em-ber] / ˈɛm bər /
NOUN
piece of burned matter
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“FireGuard does not pick up spot fires caused by ember cast or downed power lines, so it is important this tool is used in conjunction with other tools to increase situational awareness,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

India Today magazine called the film a "dead ember".

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

Some residents in Rainham believe an ember from the fires on Arnolds Field might have started that blaze.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

All the homes on the outer edge of the community are built to a standard with a real fixation on being a line of defense for ember storms.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2025

She uncovered an ember from the ashes and shredded little pieces of cornhusk over it and blew a little flame into the corn- husks so that a tiny light danced through the hut.

From "The Pearl" by John Steinbeck




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