kindled

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Adams kindled a professional interest in tech in 2001 after a computer scientist who designed algorithms for air-traffic control invited him to visit MIT’s Media Lab.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Milei’s post-midterms victory speech kindled hope for less chain saw and more coalition building over the next two years, Stock says.

From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025

A stint in Toronto kindled her desire to fly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2025

Stoke Mandeville is now the permanent lighting point for all Paralympic torches, in the same way the Olympic Flame is kindled at Olympia in Greece.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024

Still, an ember of hope kindled deep within him.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood