fan the flames
Example Sentences
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While urging restraint, Cepeda called on his rival not to fan the flames.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
Others worry capping withdrawals will upset investors and fan the flames, so they paid out as much as 15%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Rather than fan the flames of a recently intense division rivalry, he advocated for calm.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2025
A host of celebrities have told how they have lost their properties, while officials have warned more high winds could further fan the flames of the wildfires.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
We hurried through the gate so we wouldn’t be late to Mr. Nossik’s class and fan the flames of hatred for all things Cade Hernandez so early in our week of freedom.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
