catch fire
Example Sentences
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Brazilian rookie Caio Collet had smashed the right side of his machine into the wall, ripping off two wheels and causing it to catch fire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 25, 2026
England, who are yet to catch fire at the tournament, named an unchanged side for the fourth consecutive match.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 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 not like “Sue me” is a “Million Dollar Baby,” Tommy Richman-style viral hit, but it did catch fire and that felt great.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
Leo’s fingers heated up like they were about to catch fire.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
