ignite
Example Sentences
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"Reflecting on everything that has happened over the last 12 months ignites a rollercoaster of emotions but it is normal at this time of year to look back to everything that has happened," said Slot.
From BBC
As young stars ignite within these clouds, they release intense energy that causes surrounding hydrogen gas to glow red.
From Science Daily
The news has ignited fears of economic devastation.
“It shows that we are weaving the brand into the fabric of the culture and things are just igniting on their own,” Louvet said.
Brown dwarfs are often referred to as "failed stars" -- because they form in a similar way to stars but never grow massive enough to ignite nuclear fusion in their cores.
From Science Daily
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