flames

Example Sentences

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In October, video was widely shared of flames belching from the overhead storage compartment of an Air China flight, reportedly caused by a lithium battery.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

At the time, Hilton shared the devastating news on Instagram, revealing that she had been watching live news coverage when she saw the horrifying flames consume her own house.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

Firefighters continued their campaign to pull apart the structure and get at the flames hidden inside as additional crews arrived from across the region to assist with the fire battle.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

While urging restraint, Cepeda called on his rival not to fan the flames.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

They were stacked right up against the fireplace, where flames snapped precariously.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff