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

“The jury did not convict Wilke of the two federal counts related to the forest fire: setting timber afire and using fire in furtherance of a felony.”

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2021

Capitol since British troops set it afire on Aug. 24, 1814.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2021

Ma’s first shot had blowed a hole in the piece of curtain and one of the gold tassels had busted out afire.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis