Example Sentences

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The fastest outflows did not occur during the X-ray flares themselves.

From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026

The Russian defence ministry said "signal flares were fired and audible signals were sounded" to get the attention of the yacht on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

"This is crazy," said captain Martin Odegaard before singing along and waving a scarf as red smoke from flares filled the streets of north London.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

A few gas flares could be seen flickering from the road, but the country’s energy facilities had essentially been mothballed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

He is always prepared with a supply of bottled water, road flares, and a bunch of other emergency supplies.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold