flare

Example Sentences

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The early May meeting reflected tensions that often flare up over safety improvements following aviation tragedies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

But the scares were middling to begin with because Øvredal — a game but overeager trickster — telegraphs his set pieces as if he were equipped with a flare gun and detour cones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

While the possibility remains that hostilities could flare up again in the Persian Gulf, Haefele is adamant that gradual de-escalation is ongoing, citing President President Trump’s assertion that a cease fire is still in effect.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

The flare arced up into the murk with along whoosh and broke somewhere out over the water in a clouded light and hung there.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy