flare
Example Sentences
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The early May meeting reflected tensions that often flare up over safety improvements following aviation tragedies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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
That blaze was sparked by the flare of a stranded sailor on Friday and had scorched nearly 17,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 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
The Crochan still squatted where it had been; Taran made out the dark, brooding mass, and it seemed to him, in a flare of horror, that its mouth gaped greedily.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing flare
The Cay
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"Uprising," Vocabulary from the historical novel
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"Sisters" by Raina Telgemeier
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