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flare

[flair] / flɛər /


VERB
spread
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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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

After safely detonating the device at another location, the police informed Ewan that the device was a practice bomb used to send flare signals 20,000 ft in the air.

From BBC • May 28, 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

I can almost see the horse's nostrils flare.

From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi




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