plume

Example Sentences

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An AFP reporter heard loud cracking sounds, possibly from the burning bamboo, and saw thick plumes of smoke billowing from at least four buildings as flames and ash reached high into the sky.

From Barron's

But by stretching this story to its absolute limits and removing its darkest components, there is no rousing plume of rage to compel the viewer.

From Salon

Some 4,600 hectares of forest that authorities deem of “high ecological value” have gone up in huge plumes of smoke.

From Seattle Times

Flames shot high into the air and plumes of smoke billowed from trees close to houses in another village, in a video shared by Valencia's regional weather agency AVAMET.

From Reuters

Popping sounds soon give way to plumes of tear gas.

From Los Angeles Times