Brushfires

/ˈbrʌʃˌfaɪrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of brushfire; multiple instances of rapid fires in shrubby areas, or several small emerging conflicts.

Etymology

Regular English plural of brushfire, following standard -s pluralization rules.

Kelly Says

During drought seasons in California, multiple brushfires can race across the landscape simultaneously, and officials track them the same way crisis managers track multiple news scandals—by priority and potential spread.

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