flare-up

Example Sentences

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As concerns rose about a flare-up of combat around the plant, fighting raged on Wednesday over a hundred miles to the northwest, in the city of Bakhmut.

From New York Times

The controversies come even amid a flare-up of deadly violence involving Israelis and Palestinians.

From Seattle Times

Six months ago Rafael Nadal was dependent on crutches, his left leg unable to bear weight because of a flare-up of the foot problems that have plagued him throughout his glorious career.

From Los Angeles Times

The flare-up underscores lawmakers’ misgivings about how the budget was put together.

From Washington Times

A recent flare-up in ethnic violence — particularly between ethnic Afar and Somalis — has added to the country’s growing security woes.

From New York Times