fanned

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What’s Next: A cryptic social media post by Nvidia last week fanned rumors that it will be making a chip for Windows PCs, something that could be announced at the GTC Taipei convention starting today.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 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

Pilots had fanned out to airports in South Florida, Charlotte, Houston and Columbus, Ohio, to go pick up the stranded jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

The Avalanche then increased the advantage 7:39 in the final period after Kempe fanned a shot from the point.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

I fanned myself with the packet he’d brought; funny how the cabin had warmed up so quickly.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson