ash falls
Frequency: 8.04.5 per million words
Used to describe ash descending from the air, e.g., from a volcano or a large fire.
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- Ash from the volcano fell over a wide area.
- When the volcano erupts, volcanic ash falls for miles around.
- If the wind changes, ash from the wildfire will fall on the town.
- Fine grey ash was falling like snow, covering everything in a pale dust.
- As the ancient city burned, ash fell upon the ruins of a once-great empire.
- Scientists are monitoring where the ash is expected to fall to warn aircraft.
- After the massive bonfire, a light layer of ash fell on all the cars parked nearby.
- For days, ash has been falling from the sky, a constant reminder of the forest fire.
- Stay indoors when the volcanic ash falls, as it can be harmful to breathe.
- The forecast predicted that a significant amount of ash would fall overnight.