set fire

Example Sentences

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He was an assistant for Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors during their back-to-back championship runs in 2017 and 2018 as they set fire to nets across the NBA.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Soon after, Duverne tried to set fire to an emergency light in an elevator vestibule, Lalaind added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"We've set fire to four points from two home games," said Rosenior.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

I might just as well set fire to my money.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

Making an enormous bonfire out of the mahogany chairs used by Congress, the British troops set fire to the Capitol building.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis