fanned

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It also fanned debate about immigration and security, at a time when Germany was in the midst of a national election campaign.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

What’s Next: A cryptic social media post by Nvidia last week fanned rumors that it will be making a chip for Windows PCs, something that could be announced at the GTC Taipei convention starting today.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

Windy conditions initially fanned the flames and made it difficult for firefighters to reach the blaze.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Pilots had fanned out to airports in South Florida, Charlotte, Houston and Columbus, Ohio, to go pick up the stranded jets.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

She fanned herself now, and lifted her damp hair off her neck.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce