pilot light
Example Sentences
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That might be a sign that the pilot light on the heater has gone out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2023
A bugler ignited the pilot light of pride in all of us, heads bowed everywhere and the pit lane swelled with the memories of friends, fathers, brothers and sisters lost.
From New York Times ● Dec. 12, 2021
The first few nights I wondered whether I’d walk downstairs and find Archie staring at the water heater pilot light or sitting at my laptop, transferring our savings into an offshore bank account.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 4, 2020
The basement floor — and water heater pilot light — are covered.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2019
I needed something that could hold a flame, some kind of pilot light.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
