Example Sentences

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It also fanned debate about immigration and security, at a time when Germany was in the midst of a national election campaign.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Visa’s earnings beat was driven by healthy consumer spending despite inflation worries fanned by the Iran war.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Middle East producers need tankers that have fanned out across the world to deliver their cargoes and sail back, which could take months.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

The Avalanche then increased the advantage 7:39 in the final period after Kempe fanned a shot from the point.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

She fanned fast for a minute, then sank down in Granny’s big rocker, the high-back one with apples and pears carved on it.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns