vapors

Example Sentences

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It’s possible, Whelton said, that spraying copious amounts of water on the tank had effectively suppressed much of the toxic vapors and the airborne risk.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

The Orange County health officer and fire officials have insisted there have been no vapors or chemical leaks over the course of the six-day crisis.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Southern California is bracing for a possible leak or explosion of toxic vapors from a damaged tank that has forced thousands of people to evacuate.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

One hundred feet into the square, Café Iruña’s terrace and vapors of freshly brewed coffee beckon.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

My eyes started to tear up, and I coughed as the vapors got into my nose and lungs.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia