Example Sentences

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Fanned by winds of up to 8 Beaufort, with gusts reaching 9, the fire near Keratea grew quickly in size and intensity.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Fanned by fearsome Santa Ana winds, flames in the surrounding brush quickly consumed homes in the Summit neighborhood and spread rapidly throughout the Palisades and Malibu, the complaint alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2025

Fanned by strong winds from a distant hurricane, they moved so quickly that some residents were forced to jump into the ocean to escape.

From DOGO News • Aug. 11, 2023

Fanned by social media, depositors tried to withdraw $42 billion in a single day.

From Washington Post • Apr. 2, 2023

Fanned by strong winds, the fires reduced Richmond to ashes.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis