flare-up

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However, the US president said earlier that he expected the latest military flare-up to end quickly and left the door open to more talks.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

Looking ahead, Capital Economics expects the recent flare-up in the Middle East conflict won’t have a major effect on Malaysia’s economy, as AI-driven investments and exports are expected to keep growth resilient in coming quarters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

In an interview with NBC on Sunday, hours before the flare-up, he reiterated his view that a deal with Iran was "very close".

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Crude futures settled lower with market expectations of a resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict outweighing concerns of a renewed flare-up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

There has been a flare-up of malaria in Indonesia and Iran.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson