| With its system of mutual supervision of government action, the Council of Europe is not afraid, when necessary, to fan the flames repeatedly. |
| It will fan the flames that might unfortunately get in the way of civilized negotiations. |
| The stream of water that spurted from the hose did less to douse the fire than it did to fan the flames with its accompanying rush of air. |
| We will not allow ignorant splinter groups to fan the flames of sectarianism. |
| Hopelessly naive, Velma quickly learns to play the game, concocting ever more elaborate lies to fan the flames of her notoriety. |
| The indiscriminate use of force will only serve to fan the flames of conflict for many years to come. |
