set fire to
Example Sentences
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Soon after, Duverne tried to set fire to an emergency light in an elevator vestibule, Lalaind added.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The strikes late Saturday set fire to oil-storage tanks at a refinery south of the Iranian capital, prompting Iran to advise citizens there to stay in their homes to avoid the resulting air pollution.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
"We've set fire to four points from two home games," said Rosenior.
From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026
I might just as well set fire to my money.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
Was it Basta who had set fire to the books?
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
