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ignite

[ig-nahyt] / ɪgˈnaɪt /


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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

“These days, fighters from special units of the air force are conducting special missions which could ignite the imagination,” said Bar, who ended his term as air force chief in early May.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Eddie Hearn, boxing's Barnum-style promoter, says he believes Pollock can "single-handedly ignite the sport" after signing the Northampton back row to his talent agency.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Those launches helped ignite strong interest in the category among Chinese consumers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

More than enough time to mourn the creative process and ignite it again, but there are no sparks of something new.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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