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flaming

[fley-ming] / ˈfleɪ mɪŋ /




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A flaming ear of corn transforms into a crankshaft.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 19, 2026

"While this may look like just a baton," Bresnik said, "it feels like big flaming hot Olympic torch."

From Barron's Jun. 9, 2026

Next best thing: Meteors flaming across the sky during the August 12-13 Perseid shower peak promise the brightest show in years.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

Air traffic control’s communications came alive with surprised pilots who saw the accident, some of whom took photos and shot videos of the flaming streaks in the sky:

From Salon Jan. 12, 2026

It reminded me of the Barad-Dûr, although it lacked the flaming Eye of Sauron atop it to complete the picture.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram




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