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catch fire
verb as in combust
Weak match
verb as in ignite
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Both ships caught fire after the collision triggering a major response from emergency services.
From BBC
Damaged lithium-ion batteries are at high risk of catching fire and releasing toxic gases such as hydrogen fluoride and carbon monoxide.
From Los Angeles Times
And at USC, it’s the Trojans’ best hope of jump-starting a program that has never quite caught fire.
From Los Angeles Times
Scotland's hair caught fire when Teddy Williams drove over with 11 minutes left.
From BBC
The flames were so explosive that the man’s clothes also caught fire, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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