flame up

Example Sentences

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Celebrate California’s 14ers and the highest mountain in the contiguous U.S. by having a hiker or ultra-trail-marathoner take the flame up Mt.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

You’ll need to soak them for at least 30 minutes before using, so they don’t flame up on the grill.

From New York Times • Jul. 23, 2021

Greek and Russian authorities have arranged to pick the flame up from Israel, but will not distribute it.

From Washington Times • Apr. 17, 2020

“That’s what we needed him to do. I’m happy you all lit a little flame up under him. He got us going.”

From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2018

But then June turned her head, catching Ivy staring at her, and Ivy felt her whole body flame up in a wash of embarrassment.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake