ember

Example Sentences

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Many residents have told The Times harrowing stories of narrowly escaping smoke-filled homes and streets filled with raining embers.

From Los Angeles Times

After they had wandered off, I improvised a broom from dried stems and tidied up, sweeping away the embers.

From Literature

However, she says her upbringing was steeped in British culture adding: "My childhood was sort of the last embers of empire and the colonial era."

From BBC

“My dad taught me,” said Akira, and an ember of worry smoldered in her stomach as she wondered again if he was okay.

From Literature

Recent studies into fire mechanics have generally found that the intense heat from wildfire can quickly dry out these plants, making them susceptible to ignition from embers, flames and radiant heat.

From Los Angeles Times