smoke
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In a statement, the district said that if a resident saw ash or smelled smoke, they might be affected by fine particulate matter pollution.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
A video accompanying the statement shows a large plume of smoke rising from the ship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Commandos for the National Guard Special Forces, or FERI, secured the training exercise area and rescued a "hostage" amid a haze of explosions, smoke, and rattling gunfire.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
This is the drink I want after a long afternoon spent outside: effervescent and bright, but with an undercurrent of smoke and brine.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Some fires are out, others are still steaming, flickering smoke.
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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