up in smoke
Example Sentences
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The team ultimately voted to forfeit the contest—and just like that, their championship run went up in smoke.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026
According to Rubner, contracts tied to $5 trillion in underlying value will go up in smoke that day, although that figure could fluctuate between now and then.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 4, 2026
England's 12-game winning streak went up in smoke with a disappointing 31-20 defeat at Murrayfield, before their nine-match winning home run was emphatically ended with Saturday's dismal 42-21 defeat by Ireland.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
To many, this feels like an insult, coming on the heels of being forced out of their home and seeing nearly everything they once owned go up in smoke.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025
The burning sends up in smoke most of the nutrients in the vegetation—almost all of the nitrogen and half the phosphorus and potassium.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
