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

Kellie Evans, who was driving along the road near the fire, said she "couldn't see the flames because the sky was so black".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 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

About 50 of the 112 units in the building were affected by the flames, White said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Then, as the flames burned higher and hotter, he threw a blanket around his head and went back into the house—for Rowan, in the attic.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda