catch fire

Example Sentences

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According to state news agency TASS, the targeted patrol car was heavily damaged but did not catch fire.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Should the Americans suddenly catch fire, they could even begin to dream about the all-time winter record of 16 golds, set by Norway at the last Olympics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026

The U.S. jobs market took a sharp turn for the worse in 2025, and it doesn’t look like hiring will catch fire in the new year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 20, 2025

"It's about understanding that if you've got yourselves a disposable barbecue make sure that you're putting down slabs, so that it doesn't burn down to the grass and catch fire."

From BBC • Aug. 30, 2025

Sarah leveled such a glare at the pair of them I thought their hair would catch fire.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson