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flamethrower

[fleym-throh-er] / ˈfleɪmˌθroʊ ər /


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"Flamethrower" has raised hopes across Finland -- whose only win so far dates from 2006 -- that the song will appeal to a broad audience without having to resort to English lyrics.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Finland's Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen are the overall Eurovision favourites with "Liekinheitin", or "Flamethrower".

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

He advertised an Escobar Flamethrower, an Escobar Fold Phone, an Escobar Gold 11 Pro Phone and Escobar Cash that he touted as a “physical cryptocurrency.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2025

Flamethrower Carlos Estevez earned his first career save with an electric ninth after Jason Motte struggled to begin the inning.

From Washington Times • Jun. 11, 2016

The toilet stopped glugging and Byron said, “Not bad, but let’s have a little more screaming on the way down and how about having the Flamethrower of Death turned up a little bit?”

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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