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campfire

[kamp-fahyuhr] / ˈkæmpˌfaɪər /




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There are plenty of reasons to be skeptical of these Silicon Valley campfire stories.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2026

Britain's The Guardian newspaper said the movie "entertains us with creepy campfire tales" but the Hollywood Reporter called it a "dull existential drama" while The Wrap website described it as a "frustrating slog".

From Barron's Sep. 9, 2026

The return of nostalgic favorites, like campfire meals and ham dinners, are helping to woo back guests, too, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 11, 2026

Giving evidence to the trial last month, Prince Harry said those at the campfire would not have shared information to journalists.

From BBC Mar. 2, 2026

She takes out the campfire box, looking all around her till she sees a good-sized rock.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness

People are advised to take home litter, avoid smoking and using barbecues, and not to light campfires or bonfires.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

Maine’s camp culture combines rustic canoe trips and campfires with a polished social ecosystem that brings convoys of black SUVs to the state every summer.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

As of this spring, the risk is “very high,” down from “extreme,” which means burning campfires in established fire pits and using most backpacking stoves is allowed.

From Los Angeles Times May 13, 2025

In Northern California, fire-evacuation “go bags” are normal, campfires are essentially a thing of the past, and even people living outside take fire risks seriously.

From Slate Nov. 12, 2024

Small campfires had been lighted, and breakfast was being prepared.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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