flames

Example Sentences

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Acting like a giant incinerator, the spinning flames destroy many of the particles responsible for dense smoke plumes.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

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

Videos on social media showed flames shooting from the building as people gathered nearby.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Andrea added she could still smell smoke and see flames, but was not aware of any houses being directly affected.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

The fire scampered up a pine, and—WOOMPH—the tree burst into flames.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz