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is fanning

  • present progressive of fan (3rd person singular).

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Its quest to dampen demand in the labor market and overall economy is fanning fears of a recession next year.

From Reuters Jun. 23, 2022

I spoke with Kornbluh on Monday’s episode of What Next about how some community members turned on COVID-19 precautions, where the city failed, and why a charismatic local political figure is fanning the flames.

From Slate Oct. 19, 2020

Another common mistake is fanning the clubface open in the takeaway.

From Golf Digest Mar. 3, 2020

A confluence of factors is fanning the flames.

From Washington Post Apr. 28, 2016

Sartor Resartus," apply with more force: "When the Phoenix is fanning her funeral pyre, will there not be sparks flying?

From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen by Lord, John