flames

Example Sentences

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Kellie Evans, who was driving along the road near the fire, said she "couldn't see the flames because the sky was so black".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But Blue Origin just saw its plans go up in flames during a ground test explosion of its flagship New Glenn rocket, which damaged their launch platform and heralded delays.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

She asked whether they could use their technology and know-how to engineer something that could similarly save lives in the event of wildfire flames.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

His entire field was on fire, and the flames shot up as high as nearby palm trees — some 40 feet into the air.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

A burst of flames extending from its mouth separated into fiery letters that said, "How to Hatch a Dragon's Egg."

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville