- plural of ember.
embers
Example Sentences
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"Our facilities and infrastructure for firefighting are very limited," he told AFP, standing on the smouldering embers of a peatland fire separated from a residential settlement by a narrow dirt road.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Beyer said the material works by reflecting radiant heat and blocking embers from entering the structure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Djokovic's refusal to disappear from contention on the sport's biggest stages has prolonged the final embers of the 'Big Three' era that captivated crowds for the best part of two decades.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
As the night grows black and the last embers start to dull, “Her Private Hell” sends you off to bed wondering if it could all be true.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
But a grizzly could have knocked it over, scattering glowing embers, bits of wood that could ignite a fire.
From "I Survived the Great Alaska Earthquake, 1964" by Lauren Tarshis
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