How to Use charcoal in a Sentence

charcoal

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  • The grill doesn’t need a full chimney of charcoal thanks to its small size.
    Camryn Rabideau, Peoplemag, 7 June 2023
  • Each team will need to bring its own grill and charcoal.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Apr. 2023
  • The colors white, charcoal, and light gray are 20% off during the sale.
    Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2023
  • Over the course of its flights to space and back, that white paint has darkened to a charcoal color.
    Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The seats are finished in a crisp white, while charcoal leather runs across the dashboard and door tops.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
  • To prepare the fire: Fill a chimney starter with charcoal and light a fire.
    Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Shop it in charcoal, white, driftwood, light gray, and navy hues.
    Lauren Taylor, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The stylish weights are available in 1 and 2 pounds and come in six chic colors: sea, charcoal, blush, sage, sand, and shine.
    Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The two-tone steel and charcoal gray design of the ARC strikes the perfect balance between stealth and sleek.
    By sunset, Sunset Magazine, 13 Nov. 2023
  • Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove or open flame.
    Jennie Key, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2022
  • Some are made with paint, while others are made with charcoal.
    Carolyn Hagler, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Apr. 2023
  • Larger plates like — a full-sized chicken hung over the charcoal grill — will be around $50.
    Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 9 Mar. 2023
  • This shade has more warmth than a pure snow white but won't dictate a room like a dark taupe or charcoal.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The pants are available in sizes XS through 3X and in five colors: red, black, navy, pinstripe, and charcoal.
    Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 17 Oct. 2023
  • In a promotional video for the group, Leo sits on a couch in a charcoal jacket, no tie.
    Andy Kroll, ProPublica, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Made from durable plastic in colors like mint, charcoal, or pink, this pill box is built to last and look good at the same time.
    Haley Lyndes, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Guests love it for its heated pool, rooftop terrace, and charcoal grills.
    Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2024
  • Choose from charcoal, magenta, or rust in sizes S to XL.
    Carly Totten, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2023
  • These skirt steak segments — not unlike the neobiani that the royals ate — work well on a charcoal grill, too.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • The duffel comes in an impressive range of colors from charcoal gray to hot pink.
    Jessica MacDonald, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2023
  • So, these were relief tokens that were given to the poor to be exchanged for things like bread and charcoal and wine.
    IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2023
  • The charcoal is derived from acacia, and burns cleaner, hotter, and longer, so not as much needs to be used.
    Catherine Garcia, The Week, 4 May 2023
  • Three out of the four pairs of jeans are now available in raw indigo, which is a deep blue hue, while the fourth is available in charcoal.
    Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 3 Aug. 2023
  • For safety, slip on heat-resistant mitts or grill gloves to clean a charcoal grill.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Mar. 2023
  • While the eggplant drains, prepare a charcoal grill for direct high-heat cooking, or heat a gas grill to high.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2023
  • With a black or charcoal suit on the other hand, these kicks are actually upping the class.
    Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 8 Sep. 2023
  • No more short-lived, sometimes-too-smoky hardwood charcoal for me.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appétit, 18 July 2023
  • This one from Mark & Graham is made with wood and either white or charcoal marble.
    Enjanae' Taylor, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
  • For those who prefer to cook their own catch, there are several charcoal grills available by the rooms.
    Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 1 Feb. 2024
  • Keep in Mind: Due to the construction of charcoal grills and their narrower bases, the bottom of the cover is fairly loose.
    Rena Behar, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2023
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charcoal

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  • Gas on the left, charcoal in the center, and a smoker on the far right.
    Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2020
  • The interior, meanwhile, is done up in the same red and charcoal great.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021
  • But the dino’s last meal had one more surprise for researchers: charcoal.
    Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2020
  • The project will explore techniques involving trees, peat, rock chips and charcoal on a 247-acre plot of land.
    Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 May 2021
  • It’s made with keratin, aloe vera, and charcoal to capture odors and keep your dog smelling fresh.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 28 Oct. 2022
  • The strollers have a black frame and were sold with three fabric colors, including white, charcoal and slate blue.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022
  • Through technique and control of pencil/charcoal this six-week course will teach students how to utilize the current skills of each student and how to build on them.
    courant.com, 21 Aug. 2020
  • The Hardin, named after outlaw John Wesley Hardin is a gorgeous top-break revolver with a color-case frame and charcoal blue barrel.
    Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 25 Jan. 2021
  • Chalk, Painted Hills wild red, and charcoal from a recent wildfire are among the materials in her recent work.
    oregonlive, 20 Nov. 2021
  • Backyard chefs — who at one time were devoted to charcoal briquettes or propane gas — are now burning for wood pellet grills.
    Kathy Stephenson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 23 June 2021
  • Keep sparklers, glow sticks, fireworks, charcoal and kabob skewers away from curious pets.
    Leada Gore | Lgore@al.com, al, 4 July 2022
  • The color palette shifted from the beige and olive green of roadside scrub to charcoal trunks and scorched leaves in shades of orange, an uncanny simulacrum of autumn.
    David Maurice Smith, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2020
  • This not-so-average soap bar uses charcoal to extract excess oil and dirt from your pores to clear your skin of impurities.
    Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 12 Aug. 2022
  • Archaeologists often date things like food remains, charcoal from cooking hearths or wood in the building where they are found.
    Jessica Stone, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2020
  • The parable is told through 40 large-scale illustrations that are entirely in black, white and shades of gray, drawn by Ojih Odutola with pastel, chalk and charcoal on a black background.
    Washington Post, 14 Dec. 2021
  • There are several other benefits to charcoal grills, as well.
    Camryn Rabideau, Popular Mechanics, 5 May 2022
  • Now Don Jose rules the archway with chicken that radiates charcoal flavor through skin that takes turns being crispy and moist, painted with warm chile spice that doesn’t lean as hard on the radioactive achiote orange.
    Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 30 July 2020
  • From air fryers to charcoal toothpaste, these sensational deals can help make your everyday tasks easier and save you cash, too.
    Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 11 July 2020
  • During her more than 40-year career, London has become known for her mainly charcoal pieces depicting the spirit, majesty and emotions of some of the planet’s endangered species.
    Sarah Bonnette | Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, 7 Feb. 2021
  • Offset smokers typically burn wood, or charcoal with wood chips added.
    and Jeff Csatari, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2020
  • Neither charcoal lighter fluid nor gasoline contain toluene as a single component, Jackson wrote.
    Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2020
  • Interior details—charcoal upper dash and window sills with shades of beige below—are exceptionally pleasing for this price class.
    Patrick Bedard, Car and Driver, 18 Nov. 2020
  • The market is saturated with companies touting the best grills, from gas to pellet, charcoal to kamados, and each provides the user with a unique experience and delicious results.
    Becca Miller, Good Housekeeping, 7 May 2021
  • Beauty brand Cleanlogic launched skin products for sensitive skin, including a face cloth, facial mitt, facial buffers and charcoal facial buffers.
    Zoe Malin, NBC News, 29 Mar. 2021
  • Get out your aprons, charcoal and rotisserie kits because barbecue season is officially upon us.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 June 2022
  • In addition to the mineral-rich nodules, which often look similar to charcoal briquettes, deep-sea mining also collects mineral deposits near hydrothermal vents and crusts along seamounts.
    Tara Duggan, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Feb. 2022
  • When ignited, charcoal inside the canister burns, while chemical compounds such as potassium nitrate and potassium chlorate produce oxygen that fuel the fire.
    Jennifer Leman, Popular Mechanics, 31 May 2020
  • Gas on the left, charcoal in the center, and a smoker on the far right.
    Popular Mechanics Editors, Popular Mechanics, 8 Sep. 2020
  • The interior, meanwhile, is done up in the same red and charcoal great.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2021
  • But the dino’s last meal had one more surprise for researchers: charcoal.
    Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 June 2020

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