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as in hostilities
a state of armed violent struggle between states, nations, or groups
what began as a skirmish over disputed territory erupted into a conflagration that swept the continent
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Recent Examples of conflagration
Consumer advocates say insurance companies are posting record profits and that policyholders simply know more about the types of byproducts generated by urban conflagrations.
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Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
After all, the great conflagration of the Seven Years’ War, which killed more than a million people around the world, had also begun in such a spot.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
There are enough irons in the proverbial fire that the CEO-in-waiting, hardware specialist John Ternus, should be able to feast off the continual earnings conflagration.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Question is, what’s the dress for this conflagration-rich moment?
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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Jason Henry, Daily News, 31 May 2026
After all, the great conflagration of the Seven Years’ War, which killed more than a million people around the world, had also begun in such a spot.
—Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
There are enough irons in the proverbial fire that the CEO-in-waiting, hardware specialist John Ternus, should be able to feast off the continual earnings conflagration.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Question is, what’s the dress for this conflagration-rich moment?
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for conflagration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conflagration
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The inferno killed 12 people, destroyed more than 6,500 structures across the Palisades and Malibu and caused billions of dollars in damage.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The complaints also allege that sparking or downed power lines exacerbated the inferno.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
10 June 2026
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This one would stop hostilities between the countries and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Yet, even as both sides signal a deal is within reach, hostilities in the region continue.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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At the same time, that quote and Ruth’s attitude also implies that nothing can be done to extinguish the fire in the perpetually burning building.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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And part of it is Congress' already historically slim voting margins – margins, by the way, that won't be getting any more cushion amid the gerrymandering wars.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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Pinkas said that before the war, Iran was isolated under sanctions that choked its oil exports, dealing blows to its economy.—
Pamela Avila,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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“Conflagration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conflagration. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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