in flames
Example Sentences
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But Blue Origin just saw its plans go up in flames during a ground test explosion of its flagship New Glenn rocket, which damaged their launch platform and heralded delays.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Dramatic images from the major road show the lorry engulfed in flames, with huge plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
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
Two marathons, just before her life went up in flames.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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