coals
- plural of coal.
Example Sentences
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A firefighter picking up hoses on Jan. 2 found crackling, red-hot coals in the dirt and warned colleagues that a more thorough mop-up was needed.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026
Before, his customers were primarily pizzerias or grilled-meat restaurants, who cook over coals; now they are families.
From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026
Why do you rake yourself over the coals for every last cent you have spent, and second-guess every move?
From MarketWatch • Oct. 10, 2025
After being raked over the coals, Deen turned to look at the camera.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025
Soon the raft ascended into a thick cloud that smelled like wet coals.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
