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Meanings of set alight in anglès

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Usage of set alight in anglès
1
Police say the attackers stabbed the victims and set alight some rooms.
The South African
2
There were unconfirmed reports that a number of vehicles were set alight.
The Irish Times
3
Petrol was doused over the Skipperstone Community Centre before being set alight.
The Irish Times
4
Several cars and two libraries were set alight in Toulouse last night.
The Guardian
5
The Omuramba station in Racecourse Road, Montague Gardens was also set alight.
The South African
6
The pain was, he says, akin to having his hand set alight.
Radio NZ
7
Plaques and paintings of Jan Smuts was amongst the artifacts set alight.
The South African
8
A train was set alight as commuters grew more and more frustrated.
The South African
9
Early on Monday, Mr Kenny's car was apparently set alight outside his home.
The Irish Times
10
The main opposition party's headquarters was attacked and even set alight.
Reuters
11
Court property was damaged and a police vehicle was set alight.
The South African
12
Cars were also set alight during the trouble late on Wednesday.
The Irish Times
13
A satellite police station near the campus was set alight on Monday night.
The South African
14
Municipal buildings set alight in Stutterheim including the historical town hall?
The South African
15
During this time it appears that the mall was set alight.
The South African
16
Gardaí say they are carrying out enquiries after the sculpture was set alight.
The Irish Times
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South Africa
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Ireland
Common
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