flames

Example Sentences

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As two Black women burned by the fire and forced to live in its flames, Racine and Anaia are understandably fatigued.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

They were awoken by seeing flames and immediately dialled 999.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"On May 4, two unidentified aircraft struck the outer plate of the port-side ballast tank at the stern of the HMM Namu at roughly one-minute intervals, causing flames and smoke," he said.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

She rubbed her fingers together, harder and faster until they were a blur, and flames sprang from them.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell