fighting flares

Frequency: 6.07.0 per million words

The fighting suddenly becomes more intense or violent.

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Examples (10)

  • The fighting flares whenever tensions rise in the region.
  • Violence fighting flares up again after the peace talks collapsed.
  • Ethnic fighting flares between rival groups in the city center.
  • Border fighting flares as military forces clash over disputed territory.
  • Street fighting flares during the protest demonstration.
  • Heavy fighting flares along the front lines at dawn.
  • Sectarian fighting flares in the aftermath of the bombing.
  • Renewed fighting flares between government troops and rebels.
  • Fierce fighting flares as both sides refuse to retreat.
  • Sporadic fighting flares throughout the night in several districts.