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- noun The lowest temperature at which a liquid can form an
ignitable mixture in air near the surface of the liquid. - noun figuratively A
hotspot ; a dangerous place of violent political unrest
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Examples
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All six warehouses of them are prepositioned in locations all throughout the south, but particularly what we call flashpoint areas, areas that might experience trouble, said Grande.
Humanitarian Organizations in Sudan Prepare for Referendum Aftermath 2010
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All six warehouses of them are prepositioned in locations all throughout the south, but particularly what we call flashpoint areas, areas that might experience trouble, said Grande.
Humanitarian Organizations in Sudan Prepare for Referendum Aftermath 2010
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Many Sunnis in flashpoint neighborhoods say they are lying low or temporarily moving to safer areas as they wait in fear that the elections will spark a new sectarian backlash against them.
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The quickest flashpoint is likely to come even before Boehner officially claims the gavel in January: The expiring Bush-era tax cuts will top of the list of must-do items during a lame-duck session of Congress slated to begin Nov. 15.
Resurgent Republicans take back control of the House Paul Kane 2010
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If you like the Bourne style of action then this will suit you fine, but if you like to * see* your action (which I do), like the end fight in flashpoint to example, where it's brutal but you can still see whats going on then your going to be dissapointed.
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One flashpoint is the assigned speech topic for former president Bill Clinton, who is scheduled to speak Wednesday night, when the convention theme is “Securing America's Future.”
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For example, if the fragrance flashpoint is 130, with a normal paraffin, soy or beeswax candle, evaporation or flash-off is a factor.
Archive 2007-10-01 Anne-Marie 2007
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For example, if the fragrance flashpoint is 130, with a normal paraffin, soy or beeswax candle, evaporation or flash-off is a factor.
Candlemaking - Wick Centering & Fragrancing Anne-Marie 2007
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"Politically, this is a short-term flashpoint," says Democratic strategist Peter Fenn, referring to the Islamic center debate.
NPR Topics: News 2010
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The flashpoint has been the new media law passed by parliament in late December that allows regulators to fine journalists for reporting that regulators deem "unbalanced" or "offensive."
Orban Vows Tighter Spending Rules Gordon Fairclough 2011
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