How to Use flare-up in a Sentence

flare-up

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  • The flare-ups would last for about two weeks and then get better.
    — Korin Miller, Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2024
  • That could end up in some flare-ups between the parties and the court.
    — Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Grease the grates with oil (not cooking spray, which can cause flare-ups).
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2024
  • This way, the spot treatment can work its magic from the very start of a flare-up.
    — Deanna Pai, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • In the early stages of RA, flare-ups tend to be short-lived and will resolve on their own.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 5 June 2024
  • Trim excess fat that could cause flare-ups while grilling steak.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2023
  • Early on in the flare-up, the group shared a rich and earthy-tasting homemade coq au vin.
    — Andrew Chapman, Longreads, 18 Apr. 2024
  • Embers had sparked tiny flare-ups on the school grounds, setting palm trees ablaze.
    — Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • And clean grill grates can reduce the chance of a dangerous flare-up and extend the life of your grill.
    — Nicole Papantoniou and Sarah Wharton, Good Housekeeping, 21 Mar. 2023
  • Calming the itch enough to leave the area alone can make a marked difference in the length and severity of flare-ups.
    — Twiggy Jalloh, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2025
  • The fabric will not catch fire or melt when near an open flame, so you’re protected in the case of any flare-ups.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Aging can also cause spine changes like bone spurs, which could lead to flare-ups.
    — Lisa Mulcahy, Good Housekeeping, 9 Aug. 2023
  • Nexstar and DirecTV is the first flare-up between large-scale players in a few years.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 2 July 2023
  • Most people aren’t bothered by it, but a few have quit after flare-ups with him.
    — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024
  • Three times in the last three years there have been flare-ups between militants in Gaza and Israel.
    — Ben Wedeman, CNN, 17 May 2023
  • This helps maintain their skin health and minimize the risk of future flare-ups.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 July 2023
  • And not to downplay the difficulty of living with a bad flare-up, but isn't melanoma worse?
    — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2024
  • The best way to choose a body wash for eczema is to determine which ingredients have caused a flare-up in your past.
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 Jan. 2024
  • Couric shared a snapshot of what a flare-up typically looks like for her.
    — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Despite her partner’s support, the flare-up took a toll on Nieves’ self esteem.
    — Tess Garcia, refinery29.com, 10 May 2023
  • Ground crews will stay on scene watching for any flare-ups as high winds and thunderstorms move into the area.
    — Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 17 Sep. 2024
  • However, the treatments above are good ways to prevent AD flare-ups.
    — Karen Pallarito, Health, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Recognizing the cause of the flare-ups can prevent them from erupting.
    — Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Dry air behind a cold front will instead foster quick flare-ups.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The flare-up comes at a sensitive time for the future of the safe corridor that allows Ukraine to export crops through the Black Sea.
    — Bloomberg.com, 4 May 2023
  • Since then, the chaos of that day seemed to fade — one of many violent flare-ups between the young rebels and king’s security forces.
    — John Eligon Joao Silva, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Crews remained on fire watch throughout the night to ensure public safety and no flare-ups.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • But the war between Hamas and Israel has once again shown how that turn can be difficult when there are flare-ups in the Middle East.
    — Abc News, ABC News, 27 June 2024
  • My fixation with my hands kicked off a few months back, after an eczema flare-up on my knuckles.
    — Victoria Moorhouse, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Image Ahead of the recent rise in food prices, economists were already on edge about further flare-ups in prices stemming from Mr. Trump’s tariffs.
    — Alan Rappeport, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025

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