flare
Example Sentences
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During the introductory period, queues started to flare up at certain airports at busy times.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
It was three days after a stranded mariner’s emergency flare apparently sent flames raging through the south end of Channel Islands National Park’s second-largest island.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The early May meeting reflected tensions that often flare up over safety improvements following aviation tragedies.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
"While geopolitical risks could still flare up, the more pressing issue appears to be macro-related," he said, pointing to the recent rise in sovereign bond yields and the prospect of central banks raising interest rates.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Armed with just a flashlight and flare gun, Cullen continued to walk and patrol the shoreline.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
Vocabulary lists containing flare
The Cay
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"Uprising," Vocabulary from the historical novel
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"Sisters" by Raina Telgemeier
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