Example sentences of "set fire [prep] the [adj] [noun] " in BNC.
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1 | And then I have to set fire to the bottom bit . |
2 | It 's a pretty sight alright , even if sparks do set fire to the dry grass on either side of the track , enraging landowners . |
3 | They have white filters , and I am concerned lest in this poor light I should mistakenly set fire to the wrong end . |
4 | The Christian soldiers spent a thirsty and sleepless night , their eyes smarting from the smoke which blew into their camp as the enemy systematically set fire to the dry scrub around them . |
5 | Several thousand demostrators had taken to the streets , attacked " indecently dressed " women ( who they claimed were responsible for a drought ) , set fire to the head office of the Niger Women 's Association ( AFN ) , and also attacked the residences of the local prefect and sultan . |
6 | One reason given for the termination at Machynlleth was the risk of setting fire to the wooden Dovey Bridge ! |
7 | The charge stated that with intent to defraud the Sun Alliance Insurance Group , and while acting with the dead man , Sutherland set fire to the eight-roomed house at Pilton Drive North , Edinburgh . |