flare-up

Example Sentences

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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 latest flare-up has seen shipping restrictions, military pressure and a fragile ceasefire that appeared close to expiring as of Tuesday, with no clear path to lasting resolution.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

To prevent a potential flare-up, fire crews would be “working through the night,” officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Towards the end of term he had a flare-up of asthma and wandered wheezing around the house in pajamas and bathrobe, hair standing on end, gasping theatrically at his inhaler.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt