set fire to
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Police in San Francisco, a hub for tech development, said they had responded after reports that someone had tried to set fire to a gate at the sprawling home.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 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
I might just as well set fire to my money.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025
Many people are burning wood to cook and stay warm, and if they can’t find that, they set fire to whatever burns, including trash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025
The day before Yossarian met the chaplain, a stove exploded in the mess hall and set fire to one side of the kitchen.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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