flare-up

Example Sentences

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Iranian media reported fresh "sporadic clashes" with US naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, following a flare-up the night before.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The flare-up comes a day after Iran's foreign ministry had said it was considering a US proposal to end the war.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Then came the war with Iran and bond-market worries about soaring oil prices and an inflation flare-up.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“The flare-up in tension is likely to halt any moves by ship owners to consider transiting the Strait,” analysts at ANZ say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The next flare-up came one evening in the sitting-room.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl