ablaze

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The nationwide unrest in September saw the parliament and government offices set ablaze and led to Oli's ouster.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Also, CNN reported that 38 crew members were rescued after a suspected Iranian attack set two foreign tankers ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, citing the head of Iraq’s ports company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

Satellite images of the southern end of the port show smoke rising from Makran, while two other vessels appear to be damaged, one visibly ablaze.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

When a new egg arrived, it set the internet ablaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Half of Stamris's fleet was ablaze, along with most of Jeffrey's.

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