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smoldering

ADJECTIVE
blazing
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Here’s a list of the most memorable jumps from trash TV to the smoldering dumpster of 21st century politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

At 5:47 p.m., a satellite image captured smoldering damage at the compound, which includes a vast mosque, a presidential complex and the Iranian leader’s residence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

The Times reported in October that crews were ordered to leave the Lachman fire, even though the ground was still smoldering and rocks were hot to the touch.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Mr. Sottile’s Johnny exudes a warm bonhomie, embracing Linda and Ned’s smoldering rebelliousness, but also showing sincere affection for Julia, whom Ms. Griggs makes likable despite her overweening ambition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

Wearing grubby blue overalls, the uniform of an electrician, Picasso slept by day and worked by night, with a smoldering sort of discipline.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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