flares

British

/ flɛəz /

plural noun

informal trousers with legs that widen below the knee

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And it seems that these undetected flares may contribute to several of the hallmark diseases of old age.

From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026

Their analysis revealed two distinct populations of immune cells that appeared during both flares.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 20, 2026

Earlier, AFP saw two people climb over the education ministry wall and throw flares into the building.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

It reports that officials fear complying with such demands could leave the continent "dangerously exposed" if the crisis in the Middle East flares up over the winter.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Nearby, there’s a commotion—one of the candles flares up in blue crackling flames, sparking loudly and distracting even the ogre.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

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