ignite
Example Sentences
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The move also reflects confidence that rising energy prices won’t ignite a broader price spiral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Kudos to Bill Plaschke for recognizing and capturing the power of 6-year-old Jackson Tuyay’s passionate cheering that helped ignite the laid-back crowd and inspire the Lakers to a huge comeback win.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 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
If Robbie could make it to that window and have a few seconds of safety to touch the mural, he could ignite the whole thing with spirit.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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