flare
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Katie described how Yann would "flare up" if he was in a room with any of his allergens.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
But the scares were middling to begin with because Øvredal — a game but overeager trickster — telegraphs his set pieces as if he were equipped with a flare gun and detour cones.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
"While geopolitical risks could still flare up, the more pressing issue appears to be macro-related," he said, pointing to the recent rise in sovereign bond yields and the prospect of central banks raising interest rates.
From Barron's ● May 21, 2026
While the possibility remains that hostilities could flare up again in the Persian Gulf, Haefele is adamant that gradual de-escalation is ongoing, citing President President Trump’s assertion that a cease fire is still in effect.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
His chest moves up and down, and his nostrils flare like he’s breathing fire.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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Every time it flares up, as it did on Wednesday, stocks fall, bonds fall and even gold falls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The Russian defence ministry said "signal flares were fired and audible signals were sounded" to get the attention of the yacht on Tuesday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
Many of the group were masked, with some waving flares.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
When lens flares continually beam right at the screen, the whole movie feels like enlightenment under duress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2026
“What the ...” It was the first time Mark had seen one of the enormous airships since the sun flares happened, and the sight of it was jolting.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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Tensions, however, have flared again and the two countries’ standoff over control of the waterway has deepened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
The lack of creativity that showed against Saudi Arabia in 2022 flared up late against England.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
The band has not announced any shows in 2026, though, and nervous speculation has flared online: Maybe this is it, and the group won’t tour again.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
It flared up again to rule him out of Wimbledon.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
The curve of her chin and the way her nostrils flared a little as she smiled reminded him of something.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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Skepticism surrounding high levels of AI spending are also flaring up again, Reynolds noted.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
But if you run on the colder side, she also features flaring long-sleeve jerseys that range between off the shoulder and a collared neckline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Nine minutes into the second half, the homegrown captain, neck muscles flaring, flicked a header beyond Dida, circling his arms to rouse the Reds in the Istanbul stands.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Oil and gas companies should tighten valves, close hatches, replace worn and faulty equipment, ensure equipment is well maintained, end routine flaring, and track emissions to know how much gas is escaping from where.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
The crowd was gathering, a good twenty men and boys and a few women, carrying flaring pine torches.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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