kindling

Example Sentences

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We matter as much to him as a firestorm cares about kindling.

From Salon • Mar. 20, 2026

Adding kindling to the social media firestorm, other X users resurfaced previous clips of B. Simone noting that she preferred men who were entrepreneurs over those who worked 9-to-5 jobs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

Every year, they brought in hundreds of goats to clear brush, which can be like kindling for any fire, throughout the community.

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2024

These conditions cause plants to die and become kindling for wildfires.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2024

The wood was slightly damp from the rain, and Kaede had to kneel down to blow on the spark until the kindling caught fire.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo