flame

Example Sentences

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I sat by the fire, picked up bits of straw, and flung them into the flames.

From Literature

While the Olympic flag passed from Italy to France at Sunday’s closing ceremony, handing off the Winter Games from Milan-Cortina to the French Alps, the flame will burn next in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

A spokesperson for the fire service said reports came in of "flames" and "thick black smoke" in the area.

From BBC

The 'Drop of Fire' – the Olympic flame carried in a small glass vessel – was brought into ancient arena to light up the rings before the parade of athletes.

From BBC

Tourist traps such as the Duomo Cathedral were packed with foreigners, as was the Arco della Pace, where the Olympic flame burned.

From Los Angeles Times