flare-up
Example Sentences
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A recent flare-up, in late July, centered on the issue of transgender players.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Inflation fell in July despite a rebound in global energy prices following a flare-up of conflict in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Crude oil prices leapt more than four percent as the fresh Middle East flare-up revived fears over global supplies usually shipped through the pivotal Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Sandy McCook, chairman of Nethy Community Council, said he had witnessed a "major flare-up" on Mam Suim, Craig nan Gall and into Strath Nethy on Thursday evening.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Ernest’s colitis recurred in 1956, a flare-up he attributed largely to stress over the unresolved fate of Chromatic.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
