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ignition

[ig-nish-uhn] / ɪgˈnɪʃ ən /


NOUN
detonation
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The engines enable faster missile launches as they require little preparation before ignition.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

Each person had a specific task, from hand-carrying the ignition devices into the EU, to supplying cars.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

But despite the assemblage of first-rate parts, ignition proves elusive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“I’m like, ‘Hey, I’m going to take my keys out of the ignition, drop them on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

“Don’t keep the man waiting,” Sookie said, pulling the keys out of the ignition and opening his door in one motion.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen




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