flare
Example Sentences
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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 economic woes that underpinned the protests have worsened since the start of the war, raising the possibility that the unrest could flare up again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
She steers brides who are taking GLP-1s toward more forgiving silhouettes, for instance suggesting dresses with adjustable lace-up backs instead of zippers, and prefers cuts that flare at the waist to help mask weight fluctuations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
After having surgery to remove parts of her womb, she noticed her conditions would flare up more frequently, sometimes leaving her unable to get out of bed.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
And just as he’d, practiced, the fire was only a momentary flare as the handful of wood shavings in the bowl flashed up.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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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