Example sentences for: flames

How can you use “flames” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • A slow wind generated from the unburned forest blows toward the fire, forcing the small flames to advance against, rather than with, the wind.

  • The NYT is particularly strong on capturing the heat of the political debate, noting (along with the LAT ) that Chernomyrdin warned the parliament that "Indonesia reached the point where the country went up in flames.

  • It feels as if you’re really part of the action as your carriage jolts around corners and flames lick close to your seat (all carefully choreographed for utmost safety).

  • Highlights from the melee included: 12 tractor-trailers set on fire, impromptu stripteases, giant bonfires with people leaping through the flames, looting of T-shirt vendors' booths, smashed ATMs, and a food fight with liberated soft pretzels.

  • The LAT says that Clinton spoke of trying to "douse the flames of the international financial crisis."


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