smoke

Example Sentences

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She looked out her window later and could see smoke rising nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The family were asleep when the fire broke out in the early hours of 15 October 2012, quickly engulfing their Barn Mead home in flames and smoke.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The blasts were heard in northern Tehran and smoke was seen rising from impacted areas.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Ask potential insurers about discounts for security systems, smoke detectors, energy rating, having a long-term policy without any payments and/or even being a nonsmoker.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

It was beginning to smoke and seep soot.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck