ablaze

Example Sentences

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For example, the Fairmont the Palm hotel in Dubai that was set ablaze early in the war was insured against terrorism and sabotage, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

At about 01:40 GMT on Monday, the London Fire Brigade was called to Highfield Road in Golders Green, where four Hatzola ambulances were ablaze.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Also, CNN reported that 38 crew members were rescued after a suspected Iranian attack set two foreign tankers ablaze in Iraqi territorial waters, citing the head of Iraq’s ports company.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

When a new egg arrived, it set the internet ablaze.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Sir Ewan drove the dragon from the inn by setting the ruins ablaze.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz