lit

Example Sentences

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This health news has lit a fire under you.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

The festivities have lit up Lagos' financial hub for more than two centuries, celebrating the legacy of the Afro-Brazilian returnees who once settled in the city.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

While Bosnian fans lit flares from apartment windows overlooking the field, the visitors were doing exactly what was required.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The space is dimly lit and always packed, with wood-paneled walls, mounted antlers, and crisp white tablecloths setting the tone.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

She heard nothing but the thundering sound high above them on the Mountain, saw nothing but the flashing fire that lit the sky above the cloud.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda