Example Sentences

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Protests have taken place in several locations across Scotland, as disorder flared in Belfast following a knife attack.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Around 50,500 workers had been set to walk off production lines as anger flared over how the company distributes its massive profits.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

But the bad Pratt flared up at times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Oil eased but markets remained on edge as tensions flared in the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S.-Iran cease-fire looked increasingly fragile.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

A lightning strike could easily destroy the robot, and her Survival Instincts flared.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown