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set fire

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  1. set fireverb

    to light using fire.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of set fire in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of set fire in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of set fire in a Sentence

  1. Michael Evanoff:

    When a facility is attacked, they set fire to the facility, we need to learn how to get out of it.

  2. Deirdre Daly:

    Hector Natal set fire to his neighbors' home knowing that two large families, which included older women and young children, were inside.

  3. Eduardo Cunha:

    I don't think I have to set fire to the country because there is a political fight.

  4. Abu Jihad Mohammad Fakhrul Islam:

    About nine to 10 miscreants with masks stormed the (bauls') meeting place and tied up them to a tree, beat them and set fire to their shelter.

  5. Vital Nounayon:

    Lots of people left their cars and motorcycles and ran. (Attackers) set fire to the vehicles. They also fired on the Cappuccino cafe across from the hotel before setting it on fire.

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