in flames
Example Sentences
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That Anaia and Racine’s journey is born in flames is no accident.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
By 11 a.m., the building was again engulfed in flames.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026
Forecasts say millions of acres could go up in flames this season.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Meanwhile, another local resident said: "It's just quite sad to see it up in flames to be honest."
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Some threw rocks, spears, swords, and even pieces of their armor, all of which burned up in flames of pretty colors.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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