Example Sentences

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The surge in oil prices has fanned fresh fears about another spike in inflation and warnings that central banks might have to hike interest rates again, having been contemplating cuts just last month.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

The proliferation of fly-by-night flags and registers has fanned concern about possible accidents involving old tankers with sanctioned cargoes, but until the recent seizures Western governments have mostly allowed them to sail unimpeded.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

In five innings this spring, Buttrey has fanned five batters and allowed just one run.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 16, 2024

She knows the names of all the Lisa Frank characters and has fanned out across the internet to find other items.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Here endeth the Trojan War,—I see that it has fanned a flame already too intense.

From Mothering on Perilous by Furman, Lucy S.