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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

An initiative that would have required California insurers to offer policies to homeowners who fireproof their houses has been withdrawn after the backer of a competing industry measure similarly did so.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2025

Mesh material and plastic sheets which were found on the outside of the buildings are not believed to be fireproof, while polystyrene was also found on the buildings' windows.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2025

White surveyed the terrain around the building and was able to pick out several other fireproof buildings, each of which had not only resisted the fire, but seemed to have stopped its relentless advance.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy



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