afire

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In “The Penguin” Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone marks her transition from the dutiful mobster’s demure daughter to a siren afire with vengeance.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2024

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

These have been led mostly by youths who chant and light afire the piles of trash clogging the city because of strikes by garbage workers.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

We stood on tiptoes and on one another’s shoulders, and through the door we saw spotlights open on tall singers afire with sequins.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston