pilot light

Example Sentences

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It was like someone lit the pilot light.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2025

One of the property’s residents told Pittsburgh ABC affiliate WTAE-TV that the victim was trying to turn on the pilot light on a furnace in the guest house when the building burst.

From Washington Times • Dec. 13, 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

The balloon flew northeast along the Connecticut River, cruising for about 45 minutes before Boland reported that the pilot light on the burner was out.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 2, 2021

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

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir