fanning

Example Sentences

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The Pentagon on Friday released a first batch of secret files documenting reported sightings of unidentified flying objects -- some dating back to the 1940s -- fanning speculation over whether extraterrestrial life exists.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

"People who are donating money are causing the problem of animal cruelty here, because they keep on fuelling it, they are fanning the fire," says Kakooza.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

Traders saw a similar dynamic play out in 2022, when Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine led to a surge in energy prices, fanning inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Temperatures soared past 40C as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria this week, with hot winds fanning some of the most dangerous fire weather seen since the Black Summer bushfires of 2019-2020.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

My resident butterflies start fanning my insides on cue as I dodge around people, back to the games room.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam