ignite
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Burrell scored seven of her points in the second, though, to ignite a 20-point quarter and the Sparks trailed 37-30 at the half.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Indeed, in the book, the "tough personal life stuff" his three characters are dealing with does ignite as the evening goes on.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Such toppling energy may be necessary for Ionesco’s vision to spontaneously ignite into antic life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
The move also reflects confidence that rising energy prices won’t ignite a broader price spiral.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Unlike eagles, humans could choose when and where to ignite a flame, and they were able to exploit fire for any number of tasks.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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