take fire
Example Sentences
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In Northern California, fire-evacuation “go bags” are normal, campfires are essentially a thing of the past, and even people living outside take fire risks seriously.
From Slate • Nov. 12, 2024
“We take fire safety very seriously, and we also take our faith very seriously,” Mr. Lissau wrote to CMS.
From Washington Times • May 5, 2023
Cameron House previously pleaded guilty to two charges of failing to take fire safety measures which were necessary to ensure the safety of staff and guests.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2021
The cause was unknown, Fruetel said, adding that he expected it would take fire crews until Thursday to fully extinguish the blaze.
From Reuters • Dec. 25, 2019
They would chase the Viet Cong from an area one day, and then take fire from the Viet Cong in the same exact area the next day.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
