fanned
Example Sentences
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The flames were only fanned when James’s agent, Rich Paul, publicly discussed the various franchises making their pitches at the start of July.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Temperatures topped 40C and gusts of hot wind fanned the flames in the southern Italian island, where wildfires have been raging for several days.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
"Ferns responded to and delivered the fuel that fanned the flames, triggering repeated massive wildfires. A truly hellish world."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Windy conditions initially fanned the flames and made it difficult for firefighters to reach the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
The boys paired off for safety and fanned out in separate directions.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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