ignite

Example Sentences

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Even the hype of this week’s flagship GPU Technology Conference failed to ignite a rally; instead, the stock has breached a long-term technical floor.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

In these regions, practices such as draining peatlands for agriculture, clearing forests, and converting land for development have made peat soils far more likely to ignite.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

When Chalamet recently said "no-one cares" about ballet or opera any more, he clearly wasn't expecting people to care enough about the remarks to ignite a furore.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Together, they ignite a passionate romance that traverses decades and endures brutal separations, wars and time travel.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Lynn is quick to forgive, but quick to ignite, like most Dauntless.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth