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fire

[fahyuhr] / faɪər /










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The high ground overlooks the area of Nabatieh and was used in past wars to fire projectiles at Israel, military says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Horvath has been a vocal advocate for victims of the Palisades fire, which ignited Jan. 7, 2025, destroying nearly 7,000 buildings and killing 12.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Kirkham says it is almost inevitable that modern youth dramas will lose relevance over time and "the miracle is when a youth show catches fire even once".

From BBC • May 30, 2026

When confidence cracked, funding structures collapsed, forcing fire sales, which made everything worse.

From Barron's • May 30, 2026

He stumbled to the river and drank, then woke the slumbering fire with more wood.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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