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  • present participle of flare.
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flaring

[flair-ing] / ˈflɛər ɪŋ /






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Cost-of-living concerns, brought on by the flaring up of inflation since the pandemic, have led more union workers to the picket line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

But if you run on the colder side, she also features flaring long-sleeve jerseys that range between off the shoulder and a collared neckline.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

He described spotting mysterious "orange orbs flaring up and down" when investigating "loud thuds heard in the mountains" on a test range where others had spotted UFOs in preceding days.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Such emissions from the sector -- which come from leaks, flaring at venting from oil and gas operations -- remained "near record highs", the report said.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Look at those flaring nostrils and wild eyes, Will!”

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns




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