bonfire
Example Sentences
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He obeyed and burned the project files in a bonfire on the beach.
Although violence has occasionally occurred at the beach, a popular hangout near LAX known for large parties and bonfires, the surrounding area has had lower violent-crime rates, historically, than other parts of the city.
From Los Angeles Times
They had built a bonfire to guide me during the night.
From Literature
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They always put a funfair up at this time of year, ready for bonfire night in a few weeks.
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That night flames shot up from the bonfire in front of the house, and Maggie danced with Francey, danced in Mam’s red dress, her hair streaming out in back of her.
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