smoulder

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, smoke and fire spots continue to smoulder in several piles of rubbish, specifically to the west and south of the landfill.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Once people realized that the authorities had not acted in their best interest, resentment began to smoulder.

From Scientific American • Nov. 17, 2022

Much of the fire was doused by late on Sunday but authorities said the site will continue to smoulder in the coming days.

From Reuters • Aug. 8, 2021

Even then, the building continued to smoulder well into Saturday afternoon.

From The Guardian • Jun. 16, 2018

It is a tussle that continues to smoulder.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall