on fire

Example Sentences

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Since then, though, the S&P’s been on fire, while steady dividend payers very much haven’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Hachimura was on fire in the third quarter, scoring 12 points on four-for-six shooting.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Semiconductor stocks have been on fire, helping to fuel the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index to a new all-time peak on Wednesday.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Kristi Buckley was at work when a security camera aimed out her living room window pinged her phone: The neighbor’s house is on fire.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

My face felt like it was on fire, but before I could sink back into my seat and vanish, Oliver put his arm around me.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows