Example Sentences

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Fighting flared up throughout, often just as officials signalled progress.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

A temporary panic flared up in May when many observers misread options activity on a filing and concluded Aschenbrenner turned bearish.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The body piece with the flared pant legs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He said the swarm appeared to coalesce as they flared up and down for several minutes, "forming a distinct triangle before vanishing".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Eventually it flared, rewarding their efforts with a small but cheering blaze.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver