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flare

[flair] / flɛər /


VERB
spread
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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"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

And the Santa Rosa Island fire on Santa Rosa Island was 17,000 acres and 26% contained after starting on Friday by a flare.

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

Officials in the Middle East believe there is a significant chance that war will flare up again—possibly with even greater intensity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It was gone in an instant, disappearing behind the rooftops, but that was all it took for the robot’s Survival Instincts to flare.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown




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