pilot light
Example Sentences
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It was like someone lit the pilot light.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2025
One of the property’s residents told Pittsburgh ABC affiliate WTAE-TV that the victim was trying to turn on the pilot light on a furnace in the guest house when the building burst.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 13, 2023
If you have a gas unit, Bottem says relighting the pilot light — if you feel comfortable doing this — often solves the problem.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 18, 2021
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
