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 .
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