ablaze

Example Sentences

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The news set the internet ablaze with joy and hope.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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

Unverified night-time footage has emerged purportedly showing the ship ablaze after the attack on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Some were still ablaze in the night, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Leo resisted the urge to set his hand ablaze and yell: Bwah ha ha!

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan