aflame
Example Sentences
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Andersen’s stay at Gad’s Hill has rarely set professional Dickensians aflame.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026
When a SpaceX rocket failure set the skies aflame over western Europe last February, no-one was sure if the debris was also polluting our atmosphere.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
When firefighters arrive at the scene, they put out several fireworks that appeared to be aflame on the ground.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
The saganaki, set aflame tableside by the waiter, makes for an unforgettable appetizer — and the menu only gets better from there.
From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2025
“Man, The Zed, you look well!” he said, his words aflame with dishonesty.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
