flare-up
Example Sentences
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Crude prices soared on the flare-up, with Brent breaking back above $100 a barrel last week for the first time since May.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The midfielder, who has 78 caps, has started all but one of England's World Cup games so far, missing the 2-0 group-stage win over Panama because of an injury flare-up.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
World oil prices surged Monday as a fresh flare-up between the United States and Iran rattled investors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
“Investors have largely assumed the latest Middle East flare-up will remain contained and shipping disruptions manageable. That assumption has held remarkably well considering recent attacks,” he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 12, 2026
Ernest’s colitis recurred in 1956, a flare-up he attributed largely to stress over the unresolved fate of Chromatic.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
