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flares

/ flɛəz /

plural noun

  1. informal,  trousers with legs that widen below the knee

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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The growth also brought flares — flames burning off excess natural gas — that blazed day and night at wells in the surrounding countryside.

From Salon

The promoters added: "Signs/flags bigger than A3, flag poles, flares, glass or cans, umbrellas, alcohol, garden furniture, selfie sticks, professional cameras and audio recording equipment will not be permitted inside the event site."

From BBC

The group accused some demonstrators of launching flares and missiles at the counter protest, and of shouting "vile sexist abuse".

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Although her arthritis is still present, in remission but with occasional flares of pain, Guitron believes that her experiences have made her stronger.

Bottles and flares were thrown towards police during the demonstration, which Downing Street condemned.

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