kindle

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If you liked him you liked it, if not you didn’t, but he did nothing to draw you into his way of thinking, bring you along, increase your confidence, kindle a little faith.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025

The Club World Cup may have had a lukewarm reception in some parts during the group stages, but Manchester City did their best to kindle interest with a statement victory over Juventus on Thursday.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2025

If that doesn’t kindle at least a bit of fear and empathy in your heart, you’re either a mogul or a trust fund baby who has never struggled to pay the bills.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2023

Though Wynonna powers through the songs with admirable grit and grace, Specht’s approach is too awkwardly methodical and cloyingly vague to kindle enough unguided emotions.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2023

Farid had Dustfinger’s backpack with him, containing all they would need to kindle a quick, hot fire.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke