aflame
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His dark eyes are expressive, aflame with passion, but he too often signals surging emotion by turning up the volume.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
No one needs reminding that 2025 began in an L.A. aflame.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025
First my eyes, then hair, then down my limbs, until even my toes and fingers felt they were aflame.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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