Sentence examples for tried to light from inspiring English sources

They both took out cigarettes and tried to light them, to no avail.

Protesters set fire to police vans and tried to light a police station ablaze.

"Another time, I tried to light a blowtorch with a hot tap.

When a resident tried to light a cookstove, the line exploded.

The Fire Department said it thought it was he who had tried to light the stove.

At 7 04, Ms. Henes tried to light the flare, but it was damp and uncooperative.

The flight attendant indicated he had tried to light the tongue of his shoe.

The police officers tried to light the stove and, after a good deal of clanking and swearing, succeeded.

But when someone tries to light up.

Both countries are trying to light fires in the region.

John McGraw tries to light a stogie in the stands, is told to put it out.