relight
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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The switches were returned to their normal inflight position, triggering automatic engine relight.
From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025
Plans are being made to relight the cedars on Christmas Tree Lane as soon as possible, in a show of community resilience.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025
During its final descent, the booster’s engines did not fully relight, leading to an unexpectedly hard landing.
From Science Magazine • Mar. 14, 2024
City Hall is already spending $3.75 million to restore and relight the 209-foot-tall Pioneer Tower.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 8, 2019
He thought of going to relight the oil lamp in the corner, to bring it closer to Claire.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
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