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

A mini tornado of ash, embers and debris, known as an ash devil, spun up into the air from the remains of a fire that the crews had already put out.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

“We are blowing on the embers of hope.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

When she’d gone, Torak curled up on his side and lost himself in the fiery heart of the embers.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver