as in torches
a person who deliberately and unlawfully sets fire to a building or other property
after the second suspicious fire, police set a trap for the firebug
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torches
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In 2012, Ripa and executive producer Michael Gelman consumed copious amounts of alcohol and went night skiing with torches.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026 -
Across the island of Sumatra, after evening prayers, many boys and girls parade through the streets, carrying torches and playing Islamic songs.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Firebugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/firebugs. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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