pilot light

Example Sentences

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That might be a sign that the pilot light on the heater has gone out.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2023

And in light of her age, her drive and her talent, it would come as quite a surprise if Swiatek, with Nadal for a pilot light, does not win at Roland Garros again.

From New York Times • Jun. 4, 2022

Natural gas was leaking in the home on Dec. 8 and it could have been ignited by several sources, such as the furnace, electrical system or pilot light, they said.

From Washington Times • Jan. 7, 2021

The first few nights I wondered whether I’d walk downstairs and find Archie staring at the water heater pilot light or sitting at my laptop, transferring our savings into an offshore bank account.

From Washington Post • Oct. 4, 2020

I needed something that could hold a flame, some kind of pilot light.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir