| 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. |
| She was not most angry that he had outfought her, though this did fan the flames of her rage. |
| It will fan the flames that might unfortunately get in the way of civilized negotiations. |
| Now Scotland on Sunday can reveal that the hut that helped fan the flames of devolution has itself been consumed by fire. |
| Hopelessly naive, Velma quickly learns to play the game, concocting ever more elaborate lies to fan the flames of her notoriety. |
| Russia cannot continue to fan the flames of antagonism between itself and the peoples around its most important export route. |
