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They helped kindle a Revolution and forge a nation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 1, 2026

And if you love "Discovery," its devotion to showcasing those who long felt unseen in this franchise may kindle that affection.

From Salon ● Apr. 10, 2024

Nia Gachon, who has lived in Nantes for 18 years, said the arrival of Welsh people in the city will kindle interest in historical links.

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2023

In short, it’s helped kindle an interest in birding.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 11, 2023

They were at the woodpile, gathering a pan of chips to kindle the fire in the morning.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Tanton kindles a small fire of twigs inside a metal pitcher, while expounding for the camera about ecology and overpopulation.

From Salon ● Nov. 14, 2024

Whether or not you believe in magic, “A Boy Called Christmas” may be the rare Netflix fare that kindles the holiday spirit.

From New York Times ● Nov. 24, 2021

Clowders of cats — and kindles of kittens — are drearily cliche, but cat chowder was a delightful — if unintended — bit of comic relief.

From Washington Post ● Jul. 13, 2018

And the Sterling-Risa romance kindles with a slow dance to a jukebox tune.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 23, 2018

They gather from morass and mountain, They gather from prairie and mart, To drink, at young Liberty’s fountain, The Nectar that kindles the heart.

From Southern War Songs Camp-Fire, Patriotic and Sentimental by Various

And after rapper Aitch came on the channel, rumours circulated it had kindled a real-life relationship, although neither ever confirmed this.

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

Among locals, his arrival has kindled hopes of an economic renaissance, but it has also stoked controversy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026

A gift of screenwriting software from girlfriend Zinzi -- now his wife, production partner and mother of their three children -- further kindled his ambition.

From Barron's ● Mar. 16, 2026

Speaking at her late husband’s memorial service on Sept. 21, Erika Kirk said Charlie’s death had kindled a spiritual renewal for many of his followers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2025

He found that a small brand, burning away to its outer end, had kindled some fern at the edge of the fire, and the fern blazing up had set the turves smouldering.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

Wildfires are raging across southwestern Europe after prolonged, record-setting heat waves and low rainfall effectively turned the region’s vegetation into kindling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

An ash tree in my yard dropped a limb and reduced my fence to kindling.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026

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

From Salon ● Mar. 20, 2026

Last month, Unesco recognised it as a Creative City of Gastronomy - adding it to a select list of global cities and kindling hopes that it will spotlight Lucknow's sublime food.

From BBC ● Dec. 19, 2025

In the middle of the bridge stood the pyre—a huge pile of logs, kindling, and hay.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz