flames

Example Sentences

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But Blue Origin just saw its plans go up in flames during a ground test explosion of its flagship New Glenn rocket, which damaged their launch platform and heralded delays.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In Colorado, Kimberly Jones has grown her herd of goats from 25 to 250 in seven years, deploying their efficient teeth, hooves and stomachs to clear undergrowth to stem the spread of flames.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The Fort is meant to be a last resort; no one is advising residents to stay put as flames approach.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

One of Blue Origin’s rockets blew up late Thursday External link, bursting into an enormous ball of flames in a major setback for Jeff Bezos’ space company.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The fire scampered up a pine, and—WOOMPH—the tree burst into flames.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz