catch fire
Example Sentences
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England, who are yet to catch fire at the tournament, named an unchanged side for the fourth consecutive match.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
Should the Americans suddenly catch fire, they could even begin to dream about the all-time winter record of 16 golds, set by Norway at the last Olympics.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
In truth, Newcastle have yet to catch fire six months into the campaign.
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
The U.S. jobs market took a sharp turn for the worse in 2025, and it doesn’t look like hiring will catch fire in the new year.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025
Every day, he woke up wondering if the stick would somehow catch fire and burn, and he would cease to exist.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
