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afire

[uh-fahyuhr] / əˈfaɪər /
ADJECTIVE
on fire
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK


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Further back, an immense 1859 storm known as the Carrington Event set afire recording tape at telegraph stations.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2025

Then, there is allrounder Glenn Maxwell, who set the tournament afire with two stunning knocks.

From Washington Times Nov. 13, 2023

And, of course, Monday will forever be celebrated for swooping in and rescuing the American flag from two protesters about it to set it afire in the Dodger Stadium outfield.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 20, 2023

Some original structures remain, including a red barn that was set afire during the Civil War, and the Founder’s Cottage, from the mid-1700s, that’s now an Airbnb.

From Washington Post Aug. 24, 2022

Parts of the bridge were sinking and other parts were afire and the whole thing was creaking and shifting and like to hurst asunder at any moment, but that did not seem to stop them.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin




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