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Meanings of set ablaze in English

Portuguese
queimar

Set fire to; cause to start burning.

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        Usage of set ablaze in English
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        In Boston, a police SUV was set ablaze near the State House.
        Radio NZ
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        Rebels also set ablaze five trucks that were transporting minerals, police said.
        Reuters
        3
        A number of trucks and cars were set ablaze by the protesters.
        The South African
        4
        One driver was injured and three buildings set ablaze, police said.
        Reuters
        5
        Some Christian and Muslim homes and shops are set ablaze in the violence.
        Reuters
        6
        Some vehicles, including a public transport bus, were set ablaze by the demonstrators.
        Reuters
        7
        Some residents said several homes and shops had been set ablaze.
        Reuters
        8
        Residents said several mosques and churches had also been set ablaze.
        Reuters
        9
        A car and a minibus were set ablaze during the violence.
        The Irish Times
        10
        On Sunday, they set ablaze close to 100 trucks, some carrying military vehicles.
        Reuters
        11
        Several cars were set ablaze and some bus shelters were vandalised.
        Radio NZ
        12
        Houses, and in one incident a church full of refugees, were set ablaze.
        Reuters
        13
        A goods train engine was blown up and another set ablaze in Jharkhand.
        Reuters
        14
        A kiosk was set ablaze and several shop windows were smashed.
        The Irish Times
        15
        An HSBC bank branch was ransacked and buses were set ablaze.
        Reuters
        16
        Quite a throng was on hand when the old barn was set ablaze.
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