afire

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Further back, an immense 1859 storm known as the Carrington Event set afire recording tape at telegraph stations.

From Salon • Apr. 16, 2025

Then, there is allrounder Glenn Maxwell, who set the tournament afire with two stunning knocks.

From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023

Some original structures remain, including a red barn that was set afire during the Civil War, and the Founder’s Cottage, from the mid-1700s, that’s now an Airbnb.

From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2022

With my stomach, throat and bowels all afire, I had lost 40 pounds in 10 weeks.

From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2021

And Pa likes you a powerful lot, sir, but if he thinks you kidnapped me he’s gonna come ripping out after us like his hair’s afire.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis