lit

Example Sentences

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Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the Swedish giant who lit up European soccer, has never been short of opinions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But the fourth affair has lit a fuse leading to the highest reaches of the justice system.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Nvidia’s paper lit a fire under the industry.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

They organized the annual Easter Egg Roll on the White House South Lawn and lit the Christmas tree on the Ellipse, Jarvis said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Darkness closed in around the path lit by the vehicle’s headlights.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo