light up
Example Sentences
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Even the bathroom creates a memorable photo moment: The stalls are filled with photos of musicians and an “on air” studio sign lights up when a stall is occupied.
From Los Angeles Times
It turned out to be the chemical phosphorus, known to light up when it hits the air.
From Literature
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The 'Drop of Fire' – the Olympic flame carried in a small glass vessel – was brought into ancient arena to light up the rings before the parade of athletes.
From BBC
On Tuesday, Libya marked 15 years since the start of the uprising that eventually toppled Gaddafi, with fireworks lighting up the sky in Tripoli, but for many Libyans life remains a struggle.
From Barron's
Most galaxies blaze with billions of stars, lighting up the universe across vast distances.
From Science Daily
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