flames

Example Sentences

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Moments after she escaped from the wreckage, it burst into flames.

From BBC • May 20, 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

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

"On May 4, two unidentified aircraft struck the outer plate of the port-side ballast tank at the stern of the HMM Namu at roughly one-minute intervals, causing flames and smoke," he said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

The look Christopher gave him made Jacques flinch, despite the dragon being so used to flames.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell