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  • When they called Flambeaux’s tap-dancing-beatboxing-firebreathing-hobo show set to "Gangsta’s Paradise" "whacked," they were right again.

    'America's Got Talent' recap: Cheers, jeers, and Sharon whacks Piers | EW.com 2008

  • The self-proclaimed "fire god" known as Flambeaux is up next, and he's the only act tonight that features a creepy vest of flaming thorns, fire swallowing, and someone singing "Gangsta's Paradise."

    BuddyTV 2008

  • In addition to the example from Herbert which I give in my note (Vol. III, p. 475), I find a plural 'Flambeaux's' used by Mrs.Manley. cf.

    The Works of Aphra Behn Volume IV. Aphra Behn 1664

  • Flambeaux carriers, some the traditional kerosene but also some with a modern LED version.

    At the Mauve Café. Ann Althouse 2009

  • Centuries ago, Nicholas Dread fire breathing performance artist Flambeaux was burned at the stake after daring to stick up for accused witches against his church superiors.

    Gothkill (2009) 2009

  • The acting from the main characters was amazing, with Flambeaux as Dread being the absolute standout.

    Gothkill (2009) 2009

  • In the mean time, provision was made of many Flambeaux and Torches, not only for the Service of their Light, but to help extenuate those poysonous Particles there gather'd by means of the want of Air.

    The Lining of the Patch-Work Screen 2008

  • In the mean time, provision was made of many Flambeaux and Torches, not only for the Service of their Light, but to help extenuate those poysonous Particles there gather'd by means of the want of Air.

    The Lining of the Patch-Work Screen 2008

  • Flambeaux and aromatic lamps were here lighted in open day.

    The History of the Caliph Vathek 2004

  • Flambeaux in wall sconces lit the way as we descended.

    QUEEN’S RANSOM Fiona Buckley 2000

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