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

Try to imagine how you would feel if you woke up one morning to find the sun shining and all the stars aflame.

From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin