flare-up

Example Sentences

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He remains shut down from throwing after a flare-up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

While the contagion risk is low, the flare-up has sparked fears of another pandemic akin to Covid.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The flare-up comes a day after Iran's foreign ministry had said it was considering a US proposal to end the war.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Then came the war with Iran and bond-market worries about soaring oil prices and an inflation flare-up.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Towards the end of term he had a flare-up of asthma and wandered wheezing around the house in pajamas and bathrobe, hair standing on end, gasping theatrically at his inhaler.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt