flammable

Example Sentences

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With both ships laden with flammable cargo, the danger in the event of a collision was obvious, the court was told.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

In 2015, blasts at warehouses containing flammable chemicals in the port city of Tianjin killed more than 170 people and injured 700 others.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

It fed on dry and flammable vegetation and was driven by Santa Ana winds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Investigators say sparklers likely ignited flammable acoustic foam on the ceiling, and witnesses described flames racing overhead before many patrons understood the danger.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

“Gee, that went well,” Adina snarked to Mary Lou as they searched for anything remotely flammable.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray