fanned
Example Sentences
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"Ferns responded to and delivered the fuel that fanned the flames, triggering repeated massive wildfires. A truly hellish world."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Temperatures topped 40C and gusts of hot wind fanned the flames in the southern Italian island, where wildfires have been raging for several days.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Saturday’s red card only fanned the flames for Argentina’s detractors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Windy conditions initially fanned the flames and made it difficult for firefighters to reach the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
It fanned out in the air and floated down, splashing the water up into a frothy white circle.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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