catch on fire
Example Sentences
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If you have homeowner's insurance, you don't expect your house to catch on fire, but the chance is not zero, so let's take precautions to prevent it from happening.
From Salon ● Oct. 1, 2024
Heather Wong, spokesperson for the fire department, said the plane, which did not catch on fire, poses no current fire risk.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2024
Since joining the Miami Heat, Jaime Jaquez Jr. has proven he can catch on fire.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2023
"I thought my phone was going to catch on fire at one point," said Rahm.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2023
It’s almost like they’re competing to see whose mouth will catch on fire first.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
