ignite
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The price increases threaten to ignite a new round of inflation and complicate the path of interest rates.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Heat from the vehicle caused the dry brush to ignite under the car, according to testimony from California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Battalion Chief Matt Palade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
A previous attempt at launch was abruptly scrubbed just as the booster began to ignite, in an automatic stoppage that occurred after some engines did not start.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
If tunnelling releases it into a confined space and it comes into contact with a spark or another ignition source, it can ignite or explode, a government official said.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Either the copper percussion cap might fail to spark, or the black powder in the barrel might fail to ignite because of dampness.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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Shin may be trying to remove fuel before the room ignites on its own.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
A spark ignites a fuel-air mix, pushing down the piston.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
I hope people watch the show and it only further ignites their disgust for these things and their shock, because we should never be comfortable.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
"It's brilliant to share that interest with my daughter, it ignites more in me and I want to pass on my knowledge."
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2026
The bonfire ignites in an eruption of yellow flame.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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The peloton’s ne plus ultra, the increasingly-presumed GOAT, the Slovenian once more ignited the last day by launching ferocious attacks and turning a quiet celebratory ride into glorious mayhem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
Police were looking into an accident that ignited the blaze.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
This was the fuse which ignited the trouble.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
But in the early hours of Sunday morning, the family-owned store was reduced to ash and rubble after a powerful blaze ignited inside.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
While newspapers were still barred from printing my picture or any words I had ever said or written, the Post’s campaign ignited a public discussion of our release.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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“The tinderbox looks increasingly close to igniting in full force.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 19, 2026
The railroads brought settlers pouring into America’s interior, igniting conflict with Native American tribes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026
Bresnik praised the Artemis 2 team for igniting global interest in spaceflight as they flew around the Moon.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
The 29 May incident began when Dong "failed to slow for traffic" on Interstate 95 and hit a Chevrolet Suburban that plowed into other cars, igniting one on fire.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026
Klenam and Mawuli lit theirs from mine, the two igniting at the same time.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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