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flaming

[fley-ming] / ˈfleɪ mɪŋ /




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In U.S. television, there’s a tendency to open every piece of sports programming with a clash of cymbals and a rhinoceros jumping through a flaming hoop.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

A flaming ear of corn transforms into a crankshaft.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

"While this may look like just a baton," Bresnik said, "it feels like big flaming hot Olympic torch."

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Air traffic control’s communications came alive with surprised pilots who saw the accident, some of whom took photos and shot videos of the flaming streaks in the sky:

From Salon • Jan. 12, 2026

I cringe, ready for the second when these people will turn around and see my face flaming red.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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