flames

Example Sentences

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They were awoken by seeing flames and immediately dialled 999.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

A man was found dead Saturday following a fire that broke out at a South Los Angeles home and sent flames and fireworks into the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Forecasts say millions of acres could go up in flames this season.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

At a time when the Iran conflict is already disrupting shipping and causing a ripple of economic impacts, investors should not ignore the potential for Somali pirates to stoke the flames of global disruptions.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

She rubbed her fingers together, harder and faster until they were a blur, and flames sprang from them.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell