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fireproof

[fahyuhr-proof] / ˈfaɪərˌpruf /


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The Ukrainian president is the same as ever—steadfast, with a nervous system that seems fireproof and capable of withstanding anything.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

His insurance should cover most of the rebuild, which includes pricey fireproof features.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Over the summer, Mercury launched a discount for homes that meet its fireproof standards: 50% off for the fire portion of a home insurance plan for houses built to be noncombustible.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

The housing equivalent of herd immunity, where enough homes are fireproof that the entire community can be protected against future fires.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

“Yeah, but I have to concentrate if I don’t want my clothes to burn. And I’m not concentrating, see? This is totally fireproof cloth. Which means your firewood won’t burn in that pouch.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan