lit up

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And our Wall Street Journal inbox lit up with readers who felt strongly about that stance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The four RS 25 engines and twin solid rocket boosters lit up, driving more than 8.8 million pounds of thrust into the Florida evening sky.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Young faces lit up with joy as award winners bounced to the podium.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

When the tuft cells were exposed to succinate, a compound released by parasitic worms, the nearby sensor cells lit up.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Jack’s eyes lit up and he smiled, the wind pulling at his cheeks.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley