embers

Example Sentences

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Jump forward 400-odd appearances, Coleman is now in the dying embers of his career but his place as an Everton legend is secure.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Communication failures and questionable decisions led crews to leave the area prematurely; embers from the small Jan. 1 fire later reignited into the giant Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

They added that four floors of the building appeared to still be standing, with embers of the blaze visible inside them.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

The roof, where burning embers can accumulate, is made of fire-resistant material.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

How long until Morris blew hot embers into the clearing and chased them away again?

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz