Smokers gathered beneath the awning to avoid the rain, sharing stories and the sparks from their lighters.

A group of smokers stepped outside to chat during the break.

Smoker arrived at the town hall to accept the community service award.

The smoker stepped outside to get some fresh air during the long meeting.

Recent studies show that never-smokers have a lower risk of developing lung cancer than former smokers.

In the study, ever-smokers showed a higher risk of respiratory disease than those who never smoked.

Experienced beekeepers retrieved the bee smokers from the shed before inspecting the hives.

Many non-smokers complained about the lingering smoke from the outdoor cooking area.

In the long-term cohort, never smokers had significantly lower levels of respiratory symptoms compared with former and current smokers.

The study found that ever smokers were more likely to develop chronic bronchitis than those who had never smoked.