fire

Example Sentences

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It was not immediately clear whether the aircraft had developed a mechanical or any other technical problem, or had been downed by Iranian fire.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Oil futures gave back yesterday’s gains as Israel and Iran halted fire and President Trump said an agreement to end the Middle East conflict could be signed in two or three days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Edison has offered to compensate victims of the fire who give up their right to sue the utility.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The second-place candidate will go head-to-head in November with incumbent Bass, a Democratic former congresswoman first elected to lead the second-largest US city in 2022, who has come under fire during her time in office.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

My head throbbed, my joints were on fire.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom