afire

Example Sentences

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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

“Space Loneliness No. 2” creates a frequency and vibration that sets me afire.

From New York Times • Jan. 4, 2023

Then we realized the peculiar thing was us.They were attracted to our family for the same reason people will pull over to watch a house afire or a car wreck.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver