afire

Example Sentences

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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

And, of course, Monday will forever be celebrated for swooping in and rescuing the American flag from two protesters about it to set it afire in the Dodger Stadium outfield.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2023

These have been led mostly by youths who chant and light afire the piles of trash clogging the city because of strikes by garbage workers.

From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023

“You should aim higher. A young man ought to be afire with high ambitions.”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss