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Discover LudwigThe word "flare-up" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to describe a sudden increase in intensity or severity, often in the context of health issues or conflicts. Example: "After weeks of feeling fine, she experienced a flare-up of her asthma symptoms." Alternatives include "outbreak" or "recurrence."
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Even so another flare-up remains conceivable.
First came a flare-up of shingles.
She hasn't had a flare-up since.
Still, one particular flare-up stayed with her.
ANOTHER Gaza flare-up is over — for now.
It was a flare-up of angular, post-punk samba.
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Greatness can flare up anywhere.
"Hopefully nothing will flare up.
"You flare up," Carla said.
Why did it flare up in summer?
Protests may well flare up again.
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