in flames
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Both she and Bruno Retailleau, head of the right-wing Republicans, described images of the officer in flames as "unbearable".
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
“When the dome of Limoges town hall went up in flames and came crashing down, it was not just a roof that collapsed. A little of the soul of France was burning before our eyes.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
A two-story apartment complex was “engulfed” in flames by the time firefighters arrived, according to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
They had lived there for 26 years and said they had been forced to watch their neighbourhood going up in flames on TV.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
You’re not supporting her recovery, you’re letting it go up in flames.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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