spark
Example Sentences
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INGLEWOOD, Calif.—American soccer has spent much of the past decade counting on Christian Pulisic to be the spark that lights up the U.S. national team.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026
No matter where Head turned up, whether expected or as a surprise, his presence lit a spark of familiarity, even delight.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
He returned for the quarter-final, guiding France past Italy and then Croatia, before delivering a masterclass in the final against Brazil, scoring twice - both headers from corners - to spark wild celebrations in Paris.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
I just needed “Disclosure Day” to have the same spark of intelligent life.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
He stoked the spark until it blazed, then curled up in bed with a cup of tea and a book: his favorite story, though the final page was ripped out.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Vocabulary lists containing spark
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