ignite
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Such toppling energy may be necessary for Ionesco’s vision to spontaneously ignite into antic life.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 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
The clustering of short positions presents “a dormant risk of a bullish short-covering” although “it may require a bullish catalyst to ignite upside potential,” he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
As a result, the next earnings season could again fail to ignite investor enthusiasm for AI’s “A-list” companies.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 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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