set fire to
Example Sentences
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The intense heat from a fire could damage or set fire to things even when its flames had not physically reached a building.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
He was an assistant for Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors during their back-to-back championship runs in 2017 and 2018 as they set fire to nets across the NBA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
Soon after, Duverne tried to set fire to an emergency light in an elevator vestibule, Lalaind added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2026
"We've set fire to four points from two home games," said Rosenior.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Was it Basta who had set fire to the books?
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
