flames

Example Sentences

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Public attention was stirred by the story of how Stephen Pleaston saved it from the flames when the British attacked Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As two Black women burned by the fire and forced to live in its flames, Racine and Anaia are understandably fatigued.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

A fire at a landfill site in Fife has continued into a fifth day with three fire crews and specialist appliances still working to extinguish the flames.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

By 11 a.m., the building was again engulfed in flames.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

The flames reach for me and I stumble back, but somehow the fire is now behind me, too.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz