arsonist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of arsonist
Example Sentences
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Once again, he is both arsonist and fireman.
From Salon
“This is no different than the arsonist putting out the fire.”
From Los Angeles Times
His government banned construction on land affected by the blazes, and pledged harsher penalties for arsonists.
From Barron's
If an arsonist was found responsible in the Eaton fire, Rahmani said, that would have a huge effect on legal claims.
From Los Angeles Times
He added: “The arsonist set the first fire, but the Fire Department proactively has a duty to do certain things.”
From Los Angeles Times
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