set fire to
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Though he landed the first of his seven Oscar nominations for the role, Mr. Duvall didn’t get to set fire to the scenery.
I had to set fire to my scorecard, and to the column I had just drafted, which touched on all the expected big-name challengers who had bowed out of the mayoral race in the past several days: L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
Jacques gave an insulted huff, which set fire to a nearby bush.
From Literature
The flares instantly set fire to the surrounding acoustic foam panels, installed to deaden the sound.
From BBC
“My niece Penelope has an affliction of the foot,” she said, shooting me a look that could have set fire to kindling wood.
From Literature
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