catch fire

Example Sentences

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Ireland and England then each scored two second-half tries, as the encounter in front of a record crowd failed to catch fire.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

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

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

Watching that joy is like watching a piece of paper catch fire.

From "Hurricane Child" by Kheryn Callender