Example Sentences
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The band has not announced any shows in 2026, though, and nervous speculation has flared online: Maybe this is it, and the group won’t tour again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
Tensions flared at the June 16 Water & Sewer District meeting over the Territory 1889 project.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
Frustration flared up throughout the match, with both teams briefly crowding the sideline after a hard foul.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
The arm problem first flared up during the 2025 clay-court season and he struggled with the issue at last year's Wimbledon, where he lost to Croat veteran Marin Cilic in the second round.
From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026
His laughter caught in his throat, and for a moment, a trace of anger flared in his gaze.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
