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the kindling in the wood stove was aflame as soon as I held a match to it
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Those who think otherwise should remember that as recently as the 1980s and early 1990s, much of the world was aflame, from Central America to Southeast Asia to West Africa.
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Steven Radelet, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
The investigation began after Robinson’s disappearance on April 1, which was followed by a series of eerie events — such as her car being found aflame, per a complaint obtained by Wisconsin Public Radio.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
Now, the Fed is signaling that the higher rates have done their job on the inflation front — and that keeping them aflame could lead to unnecessary damage to the rest of the economy.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 31 July 2024
Advertisement This year’s wildfire season has already razed near 220,000 acres, 20 times the amount of acreage that was aflame this time last year.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
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Steven Radelet, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2015
The investigation began after Robinson’s disappearance on April 1, which was followed by a series of eerie events — such as her car being found aflame, per a complaint obtained by Wisconsin Public Radio.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2024
Now, the Fed is signaling that the higher rates have done their job on the inflation front — and that keeping them aflame could lead to unnecessary damage to the rest of the economy.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 31 July 2024
Advertisement This year’s wildfire season has already razed near 220,000 acres, 20 times the amount of acreage that was aflame this time last year.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2024
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“Aflame.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aflame. Accessed 14 Oct. 2024.
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