charred remains

Frequency: 5.95.5 per million words

Remains that have been blackened by burning.

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Examples (10)

  • After the devastating fire, only charred remains of the old house were left standing.
  • Investigators carefully sifted through the charred remains of the evidence.
  • The forest fire transformed the once lush landscape into a desolate expanse of charred remains.
  • Archaeologists unearthed the charred remains of an ancient wooden structure.
  • Despite the intensity of the blaze, some charred remains of the family photographs were still recognizable.
  • The forensic team examined the charred remains of the car for clues about the accident.
  • A strong gust of wind scattered the charred remains of the bonfire across the campsite.
  • When firefighters finally entered the factory, they found little more than charred remains of the machinery.
  • It was difficult to identify the victims from their charred remains after the explosion.
  • The museum exhibited the charred remains of artifacts recovered from the Pompeii site.