How to Use flare-up in a Sentence

flare-up

noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • But this city won’t sit silent when confronted with flare-ups of hatred, Kelley said.
    Steven Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Determining what those things are for you is a key step in keeping flare-ups from getting out of hand.
    Sara Gaynes Levy, SELF, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Yet the potential for flare-ups still bubbles beneath the surface.
    Taylor Luck, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024
  • Stress messes with your skin, causing breakouts, flare-ups, and even wrinkles over time.
    Kara Wahlgren, Seventeen, 28 Apr. 2023
  • How to grill a juicy burger Too much direct heat can also contribute to flare-ups.
    Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 30 June 2023
  • The Biden-Netanyahu call was already scheduled before the flare-up between Netanyahu and Gallant, according to a source familiar with the issue.
    Barak Ravid, Axios, 9 Oct. 2024
  • This is particularly important when cooking inside an RV or small space, preventing hazardous gas from filling the small space and causing a breathing hazard or fireball flare-up.
    New Atlas, 4 Oct. 2024

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