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Recent Examples of chimney
Enslaved children cleaned chimneys, one of the most common sources of fires, under the direction of a white chimney inspector.
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Justin Hawkins / Made By History, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Winter months bring biggest risks for home fires National Fire Protection Association data shows that the risk of a house fire increases with space heaters, chimney fires, candles and Christmas trees – all of which are most frequently in use in December, January and February.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The sparks are dangerous on carpets and wood flooring, even out the tops of chimneys onto dry leaves on the ground.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
The chimney is the only part of the house still standing tall.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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Justin Hawkins / Made By History, TIME, 31 Jan. 2025
Winter months bring biggest risks for home fires National Fire Protection Association data shows that the risk of a house fire increases with space heaters, chimney fires, candles and Christmas trees – all of which are most frequently in use in December, January and February.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025
The sparks are dangerous on carpets and wood flooring, even out the tops of chimneys onto dry leaves on the ground.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2025
The chimney is the only part of the house still standing tall.
—Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chimney
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The Groton Emergency Dispatch Center received a 911 call around 1:43 a.m. from resident of a townhouse on Driftwood Circle reporting a fire in the furnace and flue exhaust area of the residence, according to Capt. Gregory J. McCarthy of the Groton Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
11 Feb. 2025
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This debris can block the flue and pose a fire risk.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2025
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With mitigation, the goal is to cut pollution, whether from a smokestack or a tailpipe.—
Alice Hill,
Foreign Affairs,
14 Feb. 2025
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And these years in Philadelphia proved troubled ones: As the city’s industrial life was hollowed out, Lynch became obsessed with its factory smokestacks and pervasive smog.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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But before construction can begin, the city must acquire to relocate the utilities (pipes, fiber, cables).—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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Al Drago/Getty Images/Getty Images North America Removing lead paint and pipes.—
Michael Copley,
NPR,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Nigh’s two cellmates are alleged to have helped him into a ceiling chase, which is a space above a ceiling that often houses ducts, and covering for him.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC News,
29 Jan. 2025
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There are more cooling inlets, vents, and ducts, plus a new front diffuser that reduces lift at the front axle at speed.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Chimney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chimney. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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