sparked

Example Sentences

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The trip comes amid efforts to resolve a diplomatic crisis sparked by the US president when he threatened to seize Greenland by force.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

That blaze was sparked by the flare of a stranded sailor on Friday and had scorched nearly 17,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The attack by the Cuban military on a civilian plane sparked one of the biggest crises between Cuba and the US, with effects lasting to this day.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

A drone sparked a fire near a nuclear power plant in the U.A.E. on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Ben had his guitar and for a while he played and we just listened as the fire sparked and the waves crashed and subsided.

From "We Are Okay" by Nina LaCour