set fire

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

Unfortunately for Chelsea, they then "set fire to points", drawing from winning positions at home to Leeds and Burnley before Sanchez's mistake at Arsenal triggered the renewed goalkeeper rotation.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 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

The lightning had set fire to the trees.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee