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

When the vinyl chloride that spilled out as a result of the derailment was set afire, dioxin likely contaminated the people, soil and homes of the town for generations to come.

From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 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

Any mirror that could set ships afire must be in the shape of a parabola.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife