fan the flames
Example Sentences
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It prompted the president of the National Electoral Council, Ana Paola Hall, to warn all parties "not to fan the flames of confrontation or violence".
From BBC
“It is just different today because of the speed and ability of a Twitter mob to exacerbate and fan the flames of a bank run.”
From Washington Post
This is a conversation worth having in ways that can actually build bridges — that don’t fan the flames of hatred or division.
From Los Angeles Times
The tabloid battle is a financial boon for both bands, who fan the flames by releasing singles on the same day in 1995.
From Los Angeles Times
“States like Texas and Florida are looking to these articles to fan the flames.”
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
