fanned
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The rise in the headline gauge can be pinned almost entirely on tradables inflation, which, fanned by oil prices, jumped from 2.5% to a three-year high of 4.9%, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Federal immigration agents fanned across the city, apprehending workers at car washes, garment businesses, Home Depots and other locations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2026
The labour dispute has also fanned a debate over how AI profits should be distributed.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
In an interview published in Greenlandic daily newspaper Sermitsiaq on Wednesday, Landry fanned Greenland's dreams of independence.
From Barron's ● May 20, 2026
Koffi shook herself, unnerved, then fanned at the air around her until the smell was gone.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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